Noun: crystal violet 'kris-t(u)l 'vI-u-lut
- A green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye, stain, bactericide, fungicide, anthelmintic or burn treatment
"Crystal violet was used to stain the bacterial samples for microscopic examination";
- gentian violet
Derived forms: crystal violets
Type of: anthelminthic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antibacterial drug, antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent, bactericide, fungicide, helminthic, stain, vermifuge
Encyclopedia: Crystal violet