Meanings
nouncrystal violet (uncountable)
- uncountableA dye, derived from gentian violet, that is used as an acid-base indicator and as a biological stain.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
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crystal violet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crystal%20violet
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“crystal violet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crystal%20violet. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crystal violet,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crystal%20violet.
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