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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, C 1 8 H 1 4 N 4 , used for textiles and as a stain in microscopy.
safranine
/ ˈsæfrənɪn; -ˌniːn /
noun
- any of a class of azine dyes, used for textiles and biological stains
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Word History and Origins
Origin of safranine1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of safranine1
C19: from French safran saffron + -ine ²
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Example Sentences
The dyes with the ponceaus are faster than those with eosine or safranine.
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If found too much on the yellow, a few drops of diluted safranine added to your bath will produce the desired effect.
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Should you find your color too much on the drab, a few drops of safranine added to bath will have the desired effect.
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