Safranin (redirected from Safranin o)

saf·ra·nine  (sfr-nn, -nn) also saf·ra·nin (-nn)

n.

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

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[French safran, saffron (from Old French; see saffron) + -ine.]

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safranin - any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes saffranine, safranine dye, dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair pheno-safranine - a purplish red water-soluble dye used in microscopy