gentian violet: Meaning and Definition of

gen'tian vi'olet

Pronunciation: [key]
  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. Also called
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gentian family gentile
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