benzoflavine

/bɛnzəˈflævɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellow azine dye derived from benzene and leucobase, used in some staining procedures.

“The researcher used benzoflavine to stain the samples for microscopic examination.”

Synonyms

  • basic fuchsin
  • leucobase

Antonyms

  • acidic dye
  • base