gentian violet

noun

1. 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.

gentian violet

noun

1. 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 Also calledcrystal violet

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentian violet¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Filter aniline gentian violet solution on to the section on the slide and allow to stain about twenty-five minutes.

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They wont take cochineal: they wont take methylene blue; they wont take gentian violet: they wont take any coloring matter.

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This has been well shown by Churchman in his work on Gentian Violet.

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An aqueous or alcoholic solution of gentian violet or methyl violet is one of the best.

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For more careful examination they may be crushed in a mixture of water and acetic acid, to which is added a little gentian violet.

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