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Definition of: safranine
(saf′rə·nēn, -nin) noun Chem.
1. Any of a class of basic compounds considered as symmetrical diamine derivatives of the azo group bases. Their salts form important dyes.
2. Any of various mixtures of safranine salts used in dyeing. See SAFFRON. Also saf′ra·nin (-nin). [<F Safran SAFFRON + -INE2]
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