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Meaning of gentian violet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
countable, uncountable
A violet colour similar to the gentian flower.
countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Español violeta de genciana violeta genciana

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

gentianella gentianic acid gentianine gentianose Gentians gentianwort