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fuchsin

fuch·sin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foo k-sin]
    • /ˈfʊk sɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foo k-sin]
    • /ˈfʊk sɪn/

Definitions of fuchsin word

  • noun fuchsin a greenish, water-soluble, solid, coal-tar derivative, obtained by the oxidation of a mixture of aniline and the toluidines, that forms deep-red solutions: used chiefly as a dye. 1
  • noun fuchsin A deep red synthetic dye used as a biological stain and disinfectant. 1
  • noun fuchsin a greenish crystalline substance, the quaternary chloride of rosaniline, forming a red solution in water: used as a textile dye and a biological stain. Formula: C20H19N3HCl 0
  • noun fuchsin a purplish-red aniline dye, C20H19N3HCl, used as a coloring agent in inks, stains, and dyes 0
  • noun fuchsin Alternative spelling of fuchsine. 0

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Origin of fuchsin

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; fuchs(ia) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Fuchsin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fuchsin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fuchsin usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with fuchsin

  • what color is carbol fuchsin?

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