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gen·tian vi·o·let
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Princeton's WordNet
gentian violet, crystal violetnoun
a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
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gentian violetnoun
Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, CHClN
gentian violetnoun
A violet colour similar to the gentian flower.
gentian violetadjective
Having a violet colour similar to the gentian flower.
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gentian violet
Gentian violet, also known as crystal violet, is a triarylmethane dye that is used as a anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic in both medical and veterinary treatments. It is a deep purple or violet solution that is often used to treat skin conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot and thrush. It also has applications in biological staining as a histological stain and a Gram's stain. Despite its name, Gentian violet is not made from gentian plants. Its use has been reduced due to concerns about its potential to cause cancer.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Gentian Violet
A dye that is a mixture of violet rosanilinis with antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gentian violet in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gentian violet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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