gentian violet
gentian violet
noun, often capitalized G&VDefinition of GENTIAN VIOLET
: any of several dyes or dye mixtures consisting of one or more methyl derivatives of pararosaniline; especially : a dark green or greenish mixture used especially as a bactericide, fungicide, and anthelmintic
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1897
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