noun
- A synthetic organic dye compound derived from aniline, used in microscopy, histology, and textile dyeing; a red or magenta-colored triphenylmethane dye.
Usage: technical; chemistry; biology
Examples
- Pararosaniline is commonly used as a stain in histological preparations to visualize tissue structures.
- The laboratory technician applied pararosaniline to the microscope slide to highlight bacterial cells.
- Pararosaniline dyes are valued in textile manufacturing for producing vibrant red and magenta fabrics.
- Under the microscope, the pararosaniline-stained sample displayed distinct cellular boundaries.
- The chemical structure of pararosaniline makes it effective for both biological and industrial applications.