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 Definitions of gentian violet  [ˈdʒɛn ʃən]  

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Definition of 'gentian violet' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) gentian violet
a dye derived from rosaniline, used as an indicator and as a fungicide.

Etymology:  (1895–1900)

Definition of 'gentian violet' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) gentian violet, crystal violet
a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment


Definition of 'gentian violet' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  gentian violet
A dye that is a mixture of violet rosanilinis with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties.



'gentian violet' - Nearby Entries  

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