gentian violet

/ˌdʒɛntʃən ˌvaɪ(ə)lət/

Definitions of gentian violet

1. noun

   a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
   synonyms: crystal violet

   type of:

   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