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gentian violet Definition

gentian violet

noun

a violet dye used as an antiseptic and as a stain in microscopy

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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