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Janus green
noun
: a basic azine dye used especially as a vital biological stain (as for mitochondria)
Word History
Etymology
probably from Janus, a trademark
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Janus green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Janus%20green. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
Janus green
noun
Ja·nus green
ˈjā-nəs-ˈgrēn
: a basic azine dye used especially as a biological stain (as for mitochondria)
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