scarlet red

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scarlet, red.

2. 2

   An azo dye used to treat wounds and ulcers and as a histological stain.

   • Scarlet red is an aniline dye which has been used in the treatment of wounds and ulcers since the beginning of the past century.
   • The staining may also be done in a saturated solution of scarlet red in equal parts of 70% alcohol and acetone....

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