fuchsine Meaning & Definition
/ˈfuːksɪn/
What Does Fuchsine Mean?
Fuchsine is used as a noun meaning A dye (rosaniline hydrochloride, C20H19N3·HCl) usually a deep red or magenta colour.
Fuchsine: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfuːksɪn/ |
| Plural | fuchsines |
Fuchsine Definition (Noun)
- A dye (rosaniline hydrochloride, C20H19N3·HCl) usually a deep red or magenta colour.
Synonyms of Fuchsine
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Fuchsine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fuchsine (countable and uncountable, plural fuchsines)
Words That Rhyme With Fuchsine
Origin of Fuchsine
From French fuchsine, of unknown origin. Possibly from fuchsia + -ine, because of its colour,[1] or from German Fuchs (“fox”) + -ine, because of the first manufacturer, Renard (renard means “fox” in French).[2]