noun
- A synthetic red or magenta dye used in textiles, printing, and biological staining.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Pyronine is commonly used as a biological stain to highlight RNA in cells.
- The textile manufacturer selected pyronine for its vibrant red color and good fastness properties.
- Pyronine dyes are valued in histology for their ability to differentiate cellular components.
- The chemist synthesized a new derivative of pyronine with improved light stability.