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gentian violet

noun

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  1. Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a…

    Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃

  2. A violet colour similar to the gentian flower.

  3. Having a violet colour similar to the gentian flower.

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