pyronine

[ pahy-ruh-neen ]

noun

, Histology.

1. a xanthine dye used for detecting the presence of RNA.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyronine¹

First recorded in 1890–95, pyronine is from the German word Pyronin, originally a trademark

Example Sentences

The following is a list of the more important basic colours derived from coal-tar:— Red.—Magenta, safranine, rhodamine, pyronine red, rhoduline red, rosaze�n, induline scarlet.

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