brazilein
/brəˈzɪliɪn/
noun
- A red dye obtained from brazilwood, used historically for coloring textiles and in biological staining.
- The artist mixed brazilein with other natural pigments to create a deep crimson paint.
- Brazilein was a popular red dye for fabrics in the 16th century.
- Scientists use brazilein in laboratories to stain cells for microscopic examination.