gentian violet

gen·tian vi·o·let

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-shuh n vahy-uh-lit]
- /ˈdʒɛn ʃən ˈvaɪ ə lɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-shuh n vahy-uh-lit]
- /ˈdʒɛn ʃən ˈvaɪ ə lɪt/

Definitions of gentian violet words

noun gentian violet a dye derived from rosaniline, used in chemistry as an indicator and in medicine as a fungicide, bactericide, anthelmintic, and in the treatment of burns. 1
noun gentian violet a greenish crystalline substance, obtained from rosaniline, that forms a violet solution in water, used as an indicator, antiseptic, and in the treatment of burns 0
noun gentian violet a violet dye used as an antiseptic and as a stain in microscopy 0
noun gentian violet (chemistry) Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C25H30ClN3. 0
noun gentian violet A violet colour similar to the gentian flower. 0
adjective gentian violet Having a violet colour similar to the gentian flower. 0

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Origin of gentian violet

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Gentian violet

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gentian violet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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