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Meaning of "gentian violet" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENTIAN VIOLET

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENTIAN VIOLET

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Gentian violet is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GENTIAN VIOLET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gentian violet

Crystal violet

Crystal violet or gentian violet (also known as methyl violet 10B, hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, or pyoctanin(e)) is a triarylmethane dye. The dye is used as a histological stain and in Gram's method of classifying bacteria. Crystal violet has antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties and was formerly important as a topical antiseptic. The medical use of the dye has been largely superseded by more modern drugs, although it is still listed by the World Health Organization. The name "gentian violet" was originally used for a mixture of methyl pararosaniline dyes (methyl violet) but is now often considered a synonym for crystal violet. The name refers to its colour, being like that of the petals of a gentian flower; it is not made from gentians or from violets.

Definition of gentian violet in the English dictionary

The definition of gentian violet in the dictionary is 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.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENTIAN VIOLET

genteelness
gentes
gentian
gentian blue
gentianaceous
gentianella
gentil
gentile
Gentile da Fabriano
gentilesse
gentilhomme
gentilic
gentilise
gentilish
gentilism
gentilitial
gentilitian
gentilities
gentilitious
gentility

WORDS THAT END LIKE GENTIAN VIOLET

African violet
cabriolet
cacolet
Colet
crystal violet
dame´s violet
dog violet
dogtooth violet
epistolet
flageolet
Parma violet
piolet
pistolet
shrinking violet
sweet violet
triolet
ultraviolet
violet
visual violet
volet

Synonyms and antonyms of gentian violet in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «gentian violet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENTIAN VIOLET

Find out the translation of gentian violet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gentian violet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gentian violet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

紫药水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

violeta de genciana
570 millions of speakers

English

gentian violet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किरात वायलेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجنطيانا البنفسجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

генцианвиолет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

violeta de genciana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেনারেল ভায়োলেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le violet de gentiane
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gentian gentian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gentianaviolett
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゲンチアナバイオレット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

용담 바이올렛
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gentian violet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tím gentian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெண்டியன் ஊதா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जेंडर व्हायलेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çiçek moru
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

violetto di genziana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fiolet goryczki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

генціанвіолет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

violet de gențiană
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ιώδες της γεντιανής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gentiaan violet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gentianaviolett
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gentian fiolett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gentian violet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENTIAN VIOLET»

The term «gentian violet» is normally little used and occupies the 109.863 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENTIAN VIOLET»

Discover the use of gentian violet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gentian violet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ototoxicity
Alcohol, acetic acid, boric acid, M-cresyl acetate, and gentian violet have been used to treat otomycosis for over 50 years.20 Clotrimazole, miconazole, econazole, nystatin, tolnaftate, potassium sorbate, and polysorbate are newer agents that ...
Peter S. Roland, John A. Rutka, 2004
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Handbook of Acid-Base Indicators
GENTIAN VIOLET Other Names C.I. Basic Violet 3; 12416 Violet; Adergon; Aizen Crystal Violet; Aizen Crystal Violet Extra Pure; Aniline violet; Aniline violet pyoktanine; Atmonil; Avermin; Axuris; Badil; Basic Violet 3; Basic Violet BN; Basonyl ...
R. W. Sabnis, 2007
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Handbook IMCI: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
gentian. violet. Treating mouth ulcers controls infection and helps the child to eat. Teach the mother to treat mouth ulcers with half-strength gentian violet. Gentian violet used in the mouth should be half-strength (0.25%), not full-strength (0.5%).
‎2005
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Medical Toxicology
Special concerns: Antidote: Bexarotene (Targretin), crota- miton (Eurax), gentian violet, isotretinoin (Accutane, Isotrex), podofilox (Condyline, Condylox), podo- phyllum, tacrolimus (Pro- graf), pimecrolimus (Elidel), terbinafine (Lamisil), urea ...
Richard C. Dart, 2004
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Side Effects of Drugs Annual: A worldwide yearly survey of ...
Corneal vital staining with gentian violet. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 1990; 16(2): 70–4. [31] Pessah A, Ofosu JR, Klein BL. Conjunctival staining and corneal and conjunctival abrasions caused by 2% aqueous gentian violet solution.
Jeffrey K Aronson, 2011
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Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
One drawback is that gentian violet stains anything with which it comes into contact, although blotting with alcohol and then a detergent solution helps to remove the dye. In advising a mother who is using it, suggest that she keep her sense of ...
Jan Riordan, 2005
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Advances in Fingerprint Technology, Second Edition
Either gentian violet or coumarin 540 laser dye,71 staining with Ardrox dye and examining with a UV light source,9'72-74 by staining with Rhodamine 6G and examining with a laser,75 by dusting with fluorescent powder,7'1 and by combining ...
Henry C. Lee, Robert Ramotowski, R. E. Gaensslen, 2001
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Fisher's Contact Dermatitis
Triphenylmethane dyes such as gentian violet, crystal violet, methyl violet, rosaniline, malachite green, brilliant green, chrysoidine, and eosin are weak sensitizers. Sensitization to these dyes occurs especially when they are applied to statis ...
Robert L. Rietschel, Alexander A. Fisher, Joseph F. Fowler, 2008
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Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments: All ...
The specimen to be treated is simply immersed in or floated on a 0.1% w/v aqueous solution of gentian violet for one to two minutes and then rinsed with water. Repeated stain/rinse cycles may be used to intensify the color of the stains .
Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson, 2012
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Lotions, Potions, and Deadly Elixirs: Frontier Medicine in ...
FRONTIER AND PIONEER DRUGS: A FOLK ll/Iateria Medica GENTIAN VIOLET ( 1856 TO DATE) Also known as basic violet and aniline purple, gentian violet was a purple dye prepared from coal tar. The active ingredient in crude gentian ...
Wayne Bethard, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENTIAN VIOLET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gentian violet is used in the context of the following news items.
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Are You Eating Tainted Seafood From China?
The antibiotics nitrofuran, malachite green, and gentian violet were shown to cause cancer after long-term exposure, while fluoroquinolones ... «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
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Healing humans and animals
... mercurochrome, gentian violet and other startling concoctions. However, have you ever had a fresh mouse skin applied to warts or the guts of ... «The Telegram, Jun 15»
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Colorful, historical treatments
The medicine was Gentian Violet and it seemed to stay on forever. When the purple bites were coupled with our orange-treated scrapes and ... «Louisburg Herald, Jun 15»
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U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Rejects Hydrofera Patent Claim
RTD® is the only dressing that combines the antimicrobial and antifungal properties of methylene blue and gentian violet with the added ... «SYS-CON Media, Jun 15»
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Nostalgia: GV was the wonder drug that treated wounds
It took me ages to know 'GV' stood for Gentian Violet - an antiseptic solution for wounds and small burns that was so called because it's colour ... «SDE Entertainment News, May 15»
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Borax treats fungal infections for dogs
Someone told me today that gentian violet works too, haven't tried it though. The purple could be a problem if it spills or sprays around in the ... «Alberni Valley Times, May 15»
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Casino action casino spelen jeugdbeweging gentian violet treatment · All star slots spelen voor ouderenkorting · Unibet casino roulette payouts ... «Johns Hopkins News-Letter, Apr 15»
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Why are so many Christians not nice people?
... of the Christians that I know, he would have had to run for cover, only to later emerge wearing bandages, plaster of Paris, and Gentian violet. «Jamaica Gleaner, Apr 15»
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Sir Alex Ferguson shares his childhood memories of Harmony Row …
... my leg to get the gravel out of the wound and my dad would dab in some gentian violet to stop the wound going gangrenous – it was agony. «Scottish Daily Record, Mar 15»
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GWM Products, LLC, Changes Name to Keneric Healthcare
RTD® is the only dressing that combines the antimicrobial and antifungal properties of methylene blue and gentian violet with the added ... «PR Web, Mar 15»

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