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cyanine
cy·a·nine [ s ə nn, s ənin ] (plural cy·a·nines)


noun 
Definition:
 
blue dye: a chemical belonging to a group of blue dyes. Use: improving the sensitivity of photographic film to green, yellow, red, and infrared light.
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