basic dye

/ˌbeɪsɪk daɪ/
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Other forms: basic dyes

Definitions of basic dye
  1. noun
    a dye that is considered to be a base because the chromophore is part of a positive ion
    synonyms: basic color, basic colour
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    type of:
    dye, dyestuff
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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