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Noun
gentian violet
crystal violet
Definition: a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
Definition: Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
Adjective
Definition: Having a violet colour similar to the gentian flower.