English Explanatory Dictionary

fuchsine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dye (rosaniline hydrochloride, C₂₀H₁₉N₃·HCl) usually a deep red or magenta colour.

Pronunciation

/ˈfuːksɪn/ /ˈfuːkˌsiːn/ /ˈfjuksɪn/ /ˈfjukˌsin/

Word forms

fuchsine fuchsines fuchsin

Etymology

From French fuchsine, of unknown origin. Possibly from fuchsia + -ine, because of its colour, or from German Fuchs (“fox”) + -ine, because of the first manufacturer, Renard (renard means “fox” in French).

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