safranine
[saf-ruh-neen, -nin]
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noun Chemistry.
any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes, phenazine derivatives, used for dyeing wool, silk, etc.
Also called phenosafranine. a purplish-red, water-soluble dye, C18H14N4, used for textiles and as a stain in microscopy.
Also saf·ra·nin [saf-ruh-nin] /ˈsæf rə nɪn/.
Origin of safranine
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The dyes with the ponceaus are faster than those with eosine or safranine.
The Practical Ostrich Feather DyerAlexander Paul
Should you find your color too much on the drab, a few drops of safranine added to bath will have the desired effect.
The Practical Ostrich Feather DyerAlexander Paul
safranine
safranin
noun
Word Origin for safranine
C19: from French safran saffron + -ine ²
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safranine
[săf′rə-nēn′, -nĭn]
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