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gentian violet

DEFINITIONS OF: gentian violet

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n 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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crystal violet
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antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide
any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, fungicide
any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
anthelminthic, anthelmintic, helminthic, vermifuge
a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
stain
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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