crystal violet
A dye, derived from gentian violet, that is used as an acid-base indicator and as a…A dye, derived from gentian violet, that is used as an acid-base indicator and as a biological stain.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A dye, derived from gentian violet, that is used as an acid-base indicator and as a biological stain.
a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment:gentian violet
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable