Fuchsine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfuːksɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fuchsine is a noun meaning A dye (rosaniline hydrochloride, C₂₀H₁₉N₃·HCl) usually a deep red or magenta colour.
Meaning
A dye (rosaniline hydrochloride, C₂₀H₁₉N₃·HCl) usually a deep red or magenta colour.
Example Sentences
By other experiments a much finer subdivision can be made. A solution of .00000002ᵍ of the red coloring matter, fuchsine, in 1ᶜᶜ of alcohol gives a distinct color.
When skin is stained with Altmann’s acid fuchsin methyl green the spiral filaments of the epidermis are stained only moderately, but typical mitochondria stain clearly.
Acid members of this class include acid violets, soluble and alkali blues, wool blues, Acid Magenta which is the same as Acid Fuchsine, acid greens, patent blues, ketone blues, Neptune Green, Erioglaucine, and others.
Word Forms
- fuchsines
- fuchsin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include magenta, rosaniline, rosein, solferino, safranine, rhodamine.
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