basic dye

noun

: any of various chiefly synthetic dyes that react as bases, produce clear brilliant colors, and are used especially as histological stains

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“Basic dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/basic%20dye. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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