Gram-negative

/ˌˈgræm ˌnɛgədɪv/
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Definitions of Gram-negative
  1. adjective
    (of bacteria) being of or relating to a bacterium that does not retain the violet stain used in Gram's method
    synonyms:
    disconfirming, negative
    not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
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