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pur·pu·rin

(pûr′pyə-rĭn′)

A reddish crystalline anthraquinone derivative, C₁₄H₈O₅, that is isolated from madder root for use as a biological stain and commercial dye.

[Latin purpura, purple; see purple + -in.]

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purpurin

(ˈpɜːpjʊrɪn)

(Elements & Compounds) a red crystalline compound used as a stain for biological specimens; 1,2,4-trihydroxyanthraquinone. Formula: C14H5O2(OH)3

[C19: from Latin purpura purple + -in]

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