Crystal Violet (Noun)
Meaning
A green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The scientist added a few drops of crystal violet to the water sample to observe the bacterial growth.
- Crystal violet is commonly used as a dye in biological staining, particularly in Gram staining.
- The doctor applied a crystal violet solution to the patient's wound to prevent infection and promote healing.
- The anthelmintic properties of crystal violet make it an effective treatment for parasitic worm infections.
- In the laboratory, crystal violet is used as a fungicide to prevent the growth of mold and fungi on agar plates.