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Word: Nigrosine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century; earliest use found in Science. Apparently from nigro- + -sine, -sin in similar names of dyestuffs
Definition:
Any of various dark blue or blackish aniline compounds used in dyes, inks, and leather polishes, and as biological stains.
Variant Forms:
- nigrosin
