Definition
pyronines
noun
- Plural of pyronine; a class of synthetic dyes derived from xanthene, typically red or magenta in color, used in textile dyeing and as biological stains.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Pyronines are commonly used in laboratories to stain RNA in cells.
- The textile industry employs pyronines to produce vibrant red fabrics.
- Pyronine Y is one of the most widely used members of the pyronines family.
- Researchers selected pyronines for their fluorescent properties in microscopy.