basic dye









basic dye


noun

  1. a dye soluble in acid and insoluble in basic solution, consisting mostly of amino or imino compounds of xanthene or triarylmethane: used mainly for inks, carbon paper, and typewriter ribbon.

n.

  1. Any of various usually synthetic dyes that produce brilliant colors, react as bases, and are usually used as stains.basic stain
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