triphenylmethane dye

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a great number of dyes, as gentian violet, fuchsin, and rosaniline, produced from triphenylmethane by replacement of the ring hydrogen atoms with hydroxy, amino, sulfo, or other atoms or groups.

Word History and Origins

Origin of triphenylmethane dye¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Crystal violet, a triphenylmethane dye, is used to dye ink and textiles.

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