safranine
[ saf-ruh-neen, -nin ]
/ ˈsæf rəˌnin, -nɪn /
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, C18H14N4, used for textiles and as a stain in microscopy.
Also
saf·ra·nin
[saf-ruh-nin] /ˈsæf rə nɪn/.
Words nearby safranine
safflower,
safflower oil,
saffron,
safi,
safid rud,
safranine,
safrole,
saft,
sag,
sag bag,
sag harbor
Example sentences from the Web for safranine
The dyes with the ponceaus are faster than those with eosine or safranine.
The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer |Alexander PaulShould you find your color too much on the drab, a few drops of safranine added to bath will have the desired effect.
The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer |Alexander Paul
British Dictionary definitions for safranine
safranine
safranin
/ (ˈsæfrənɪn, -ˌniːn) /
noun
any of a class of azine dyes, used for textiles and biological stains
Word Origin for safranine
C19: from French
safran
saffron +
-ine ²
Medical definitions for safranine
safranine
[ săf′rə-nēn′, -nĭn ]
n.
Any of a family of dyes based on phenazine, used in the textile industry and as a biological stain.