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fuchsin Definition

fuch·sin (fo̵ok′sin)

noun

a purplish-red aniline dye, CHNHCl, used as a coloring agent in inks, stains, and dyes

Etymology: Fr fuchsine < fuchsia + -ine, -in: from the color

fuchsin Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

basic: It divides by binary fission, is Gram-positive, and strongly 'acid fast' following staining with basic fuchsin, which stains the bacteria pink.

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