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noun

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The correct spelling is purpurin. A red anthraquinone dye, extracted from madder, that is used as a biological stain

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  1. 1.A red anthraquinone dye, extracted from madder, that is used as a biological stain
  2. 2.A protein of the lipocalin family
  3. 3.A brownish or deep red decorative glass used in ancient times

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