fuchsin
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- noun
- /ˈfjuːksɪn/
- Specialized
- After staining with fuchsin, the tissue samples showed clear cell structures.
Examples
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Medical students learned how to use fuchsin in their histology lab exercises.
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The scientist used fuchsin to stain the tissue samples.
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The scientist added fuchsin to the slide to highlight the bacteria under the microscope.
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Have you ever worked with fuchsin in your experiments?
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The scientist used fuchsin to stain the cells for better visibility under the microscope.
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In the textile industry, fuchsin is popular for giving fabrics a vivid purplish-red color.
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The artist added a few drops of fuchsin to the ink to create a rich, deep hue.
Synonyms
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An orange-red substance used to make red dye for cloth
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A bright red colour used in paint and for dyeing cloth
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A red dye that colours tissue for viewing under a microscope and some cosmetics
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A red dye used to color wool and stain samples for study
A red dye used to color cells or tissue for viewing under a microscope
A red dye that glows under UV light and is used in makeup and to stain cells
How Bright
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fuchsin comes from the bright flower fuchsia, whose vivid pink-red color matches the dye; the flower itself was named after a German botanist. So, fuchsin refers to a strong purplish-red stain used to color biological samples and textiles.