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acid dye [2 records]

Record 1 2023-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
CONT

... acid dyes generally have a higher affinity for nylon than [for] wool.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Teinturerie

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Cytology
DEF

A dye that contains acidic functional groups usually sulfuric acid groups, which combine with basic sides in cellular constituents, e.g., eosin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Cytologie
CONT

La plupart des colorants cytologiques sont des solutions de colorants organiques Aromatiques. Depuis Erlich, on distingue deux types de colorants, les colorants acides et les colorants basiques.

Spanish

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