English > gentian violet: 1 sense > noun 1, substanceMeaning | A green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment. |
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Synonym | crystal violet |
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Broader | antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide | Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth |
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antifungal, antifungal agent, fungicide, antimycotic, antimycotic agent | Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi |
stain | (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible |
vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic | A medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms |