safranine

noun

saf·​ra·​nine ˈsa-frə-ˌnēn How to pronounce safranine (audio) -nən How to pronounce safranine (audio)
variants or safranin
1
: any of various usually red synthetic dyes that are amino derivatives of bases
2
: any of various mixtures of safranine salts used in dyeing and as biological stains

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from French or German safran saffron

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of safranine was in 1868

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Cite this Entry

“Safranine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safranine. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

safranine

noun
saf·​ra·​nine ˈsaf-rə-ˌnēn How to pronounce safranine (audio) -nən How to pronounce safranine (audio)
variants or safranin
1
: any of various usually red synthetic dyes that are amino derivatives of bases
2
: any of various mixtures of safranine salts used in dyeing and as biological stains
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