safranin
/ˈsæfrənɪn/
noun
- A red or orange dye used in laboratories to stain cells and tissues for microscopic examination.
- The biologist used safranin to stain the plant cells so they would be visible under the microscope.
- After adding safranin, the tissue samples turned a bright pink color.
- Safranin is commonly applied in Gram staining to identify different types of bacteria.