crystal violet

Synonyms:
  • gentian violet
  • methylrosaniline chloride
German: Kristallviolett
Japanese: クリスタル・バイオレット

Chemistry. An aniline compound with antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is used in the treatment of infections of the skin, as stain for chromatin and to differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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