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gentian violet

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gentian violet
n.
A dye used in microscopy as a biological stain and in medicine as a bactericide, fungicide, and anthelmintic.
gentian violet
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a greenish crystalline substance, obtained from rosaniline, that forms a violet solution in water, used as an indicator, antiseptic, and in the treatment of burns Also called crystal violet
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Noun1.gentian violet - a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
crystal violet
antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, fungicide - any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
anthelminthic, anthelmintic, helminthic, vermifuge - a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
stain - (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible


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Many antibiotics or antiseptic agents used in ototopical therapy have been implicated as having ototoxic potential when tested in animals, including gentian violet, acetic acid, ethanol, and chlorhexidine, among others.
Topical antibiotics: strategies for avoiding ototoxicity by Haynes, David S. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The deceptively simple form of the works and the carelessness with which they appear to have been installed add fragility and precariousness to Cabelo's powerful themes of life and death; the gentian violet itself will slowly fade.
Cabelo. (Reviews: Rio De Janeiro) by Pedrosa, Adriano / Artforum International
Gentian violet should only be used for a maximum of two to three days (two treatments per day) by coating the nipple, areola, and surrounding breast tissue (plus the underside of the breast) with the liquid on a cotton ball.
Good News For Breastfeeding Moms: Treating and Preventing thrush by Hafner-Eaton, Chris / Mothering
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