- neutral red
- noun Date: 1890 a basic dye used chiefly as a biological stain and acid-base indicator
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neutral red
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Neutral red — IUPAC name toluylene red … Wikipedia
neutral red — Used as an indicator (red at pH 6.8, yellow at 8.0), as a vital dye to stain granules and vacuoles in living cells, in testing the secretion of acid by the stomach (given with a test meal), and in general histologic staining. SYN … Medical dictionary
neutral red — noun 1. sometimes capitalized N&R : a basic phenazine dye used chiefly as a biological stain and acid base indicator 2. : a dark red to purplish red that is lighter and stronger than plum violet or sultana and paler than wild cherry … Useful english dictionary
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Neutral — Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Neutral equilibrium — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Neutral salt — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Neutral surface — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Neutral tint — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
