acid dye

/ˌæsəd daɪ/
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Other forms: acid dyes

Definitions of acid dye
  1. noun
    dye in which the chromophore is part of a negative ion
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    types:
    metallized dye
    acid dye in which the negative ion contains a chelated metal atom
    type of:
    dye, dyestuff
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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