Gentian 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 doctor applied gentian violet to the patient's wound to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Gentian violet is commonly used as a dye in biological staining, particularly in the identification of bacteria and fungi.
- The veterinarian used gentian violet to treat the fungal infection in the cat's ears.
- Gentian violet has been used for centuries as an anthelmintic to treat parasitic worm infections in humans and animals.
- The burn unit used gentian violet as a topical treatment to prevent infection and promote healing in severe burn cases.