Fuchsine

/ˈfʌksɪn/ noun

Definition

An alternative name for fuchsin; a bright red-purple synthetic dye with similar properties and uses.

Etymology

Variant spelling of fuchsin, with the -ine suffix (common in chemical nomenclature) replacing -in. Both forms refer to the same dye compound.

Kelly Says

Languages have variant spellings, and chemistry is no exception—fuchsin and fuchsine are the same dye, but different regions and times preferred different spellings. It shows how scientific terms evolve.

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