safranine

[saf-ruh-neen, -nin]

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

1865–70; < French or German safran saffron + -ine -ine²

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Examples from the Web for safranine

Historical Examples of safranine

The dyes with the ponceaus are faster than those with eosine or safranine.
The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer
Alexander 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 Dyer
Alexander Paul

British Dictionary definitions for safranine

safranine

safranin

noun

any of a class of azine dyes, used for textiles and biological stains

Word Origin for safranine

C19: from French safran saffron + -ine ²

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safranine in Medicine

safranine

[săf′rə-nēn′, -nĭn]

Any of a family of dyes based on phenazine, used in the textile industry and as a biological stain.