fuchsin

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fuchsin (magenta) (fook-sin) n. any one of a group of reddish to purplish dyes used in staining bacteria for microscopic observation and capable of killing various disease-causing microorganisms.

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carbol fuchsin

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carbol fuchsin (kar-bol fuuk-sin) n. a red stain for bacteria and fungi, consisting of carbolic acid and fuchsin dissolved in alcohol and water.

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