noun
- plural of safranine; synthetic red dyes used in biological staining and textile dyeing
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The laboratory ordered several safranines for the microscopy work.
- Safranines are commonly used to stain cell nuclei in histology.
- The textile factory uses safranines to produce vibrant red fabrics.
- Different safranines produce varying shades of red and orange.
- The researcher compared the effectiveness of various safranines as biological stains.