gentian violet
gentian violet · gentian violets
Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also…Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
(countable, uncountable)A violet colour similar to the gentian flower.
Translations
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plural: gentian violets| Singular | gentian violet |
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Synonyms
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- a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment:crystal violet
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable