basic dye

noun

Meaning

A synthetic coloring agent that carries a positive electrical charge and binds readily to negatively charged components of cells or tissues.

Examples

Many microbiologists prefer using a basic dye to highlight the structural features of a cell wall.
The tissue sample was treated with a basic dye to improve contrast during the staining process.

Synonyms: cationic dye, stain

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basic dye

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪk daɪ/

Definition

A synthetic coloring agent that carries a positive electrical charge and binds readily to negatively charged components of cells or tissues.

Examples

Many microbiologists prefer using a basic dye to highlight the structural features of a cell wall.
The tissue sample was treated with a basic dye to improve contrast during the staining process.
Because of their cationic nature, these types of basic dye are highly effective for staining nucleic acids.

Synonyms of basic dye

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