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Saffranine

Definition:

Saffranine refers to a reddish-orange synthetic dye primarily used in various scientific applications, including staining biological specimens.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Chemical Dye

In chemistry, saffranine is a chemical dye belonging to the family of azo dyes and is commonly used as a stain in histology and microbiology.

Related Products:

• Saffranine Stain
• Histology Staining Kit

Sample Sentence:

"For microscopic examination, the tissue sections were stained with saffranine to highlight specific cellular structures."

2. Adjective - Reddish-orange in Color

Describing something that has a reddish-orange hue, resembling the color of saffranine dye.

Related Product:

• Reddish-Orange Paint

Sample Sentence:

"She had painted her bedroom walls a saffranine color, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere."