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- [saf-ruh-neen, -nin]
- /ˈsæf rəˌnin, -nɪn/
- /sˈafrənˌɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [saf-ruh-neen, -nin]
- /ˈsæf rəˌnin, -nɪn/
Definitions of safranin word
- noun safranin any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes, phenazine derivatives, used for dyeing wool, silk, etc. 1
- noun safranin Also called phenosafranine. a purplish-red, water-soluble dye, C 1 8 H 1 4 N 4 , used for textiles and as a stain in microscopy. 1
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Origin of safranin
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French or German safran saffron + -ine -ine2
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Parts of speech for Safranin
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safranin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
safranin usage trend in Literature
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- how does safranin affect gram positive cells?
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