Saffranine (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The biologist used saffranine to stain the cells and observe their structure under the microscope.
- Saffranine was a popular dye in the 19th century, used to color fabrics and textiles.
- The artist mixed saffranine with other pigments to create a vibrant red hue for her painting.
- In the laboratory, the researcher carefully measured out a small amount of saffranine to add to the solution.
- The historical textile conservator carefully restored the saffranine-dyed fabric to its original color and texture.