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safranine
saf·ra·nine [ sáffrə nn, sáffrənin ] or saf·ra·nin [ sáffrənin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
red organic dye: a red organic azine. Use: textile color, biological stain.
[Mid-19th century. < French< safran (see saffron)]
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