fuchsin
- noun
- /ˈfjuːksɪn/
- Specialized
:
fucsina
- 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
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
A red dye used to color wool and stain samples for study
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.