English Explanatory Dictionary

gentian violet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
adj
  1. Having a violet colour similar to the gentian flower.

Word forms

gentian violet gentian violets more gentian violet most gentian violet
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