gentian violet
gentian violet noun: also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃.
Noun
gentian violet (countable and uncountable, plural gentian violets)
- Also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
- A violet colour similar to the gentian flower.
Adjective
gentian violet (comparative more gentian violet, superlative most gentian violet)
gentian violet meaning in Tamil
gentian violet in Tamil
- ஓரு வகை நிறப் பொருள், செந்தியன் ஊதா
Forms of gentian violet
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | gentian violets |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more gentian violet |
| superlative | most gentian violet |
Questions about gentian violet
- What does gentian violet mean?
- Gentian violet means also known as crystal violet, a chemical dye used in the Gram stain test, and is also a fungicide. Chemically: hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃.
- What is gentian violet in Tamil?
- Gentian violet in Tamil is ஓரு வகை நிறப் பொருள், செந்தியன் ஊதா. See Gentian violet meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is gentian violet?
- Gentian violet can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of gentian violet?
- The plural of gentian violet is gentian violets.
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