gentian violet 
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gentian violet
a violet dye used as an antiseptic and as a stain in microscopy
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gentian violet Usage Examples
Converse of object
- stop: If not better at all at 4 days, stop the gentian violet, continue with the ointment as below and call.
Modifies a noun
- pen: Seat customer, mark ear lobes, preferably with gentian violet pen.
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