ALL meanings of gentian violet
gen·tian vi·o·let
G g - 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 (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
- 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