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Meaning of gentian violet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. 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
  2. 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.
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See also

gentianella gentianic acid gentianine gentianose Gentians gentianwort

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