cyanines
/ˈsaɪəˌninz/
noun
- A class of synthetic dyes that are often blue or green, used in photography, printing, and biological staining.
- The lab technician used cyanines to stain the cells for better visibility under the microscope.
- Cyanines are popular in digital printing because they produce bright, long-lasting colors.
- In photography, cyanines help create the blue and green tones in color film.