safranine

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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safranine, safranin [ˈsæfrənɪn -ˌniːn]

n

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) any of a class of azine dyes, used for textiles and biological stains

[from French safran saffron + -ine²]

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Noun

1.

safranine - any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes saffranine, safranin 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