crystal violet love

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A dye derived from gentian violet that is used as a general biological stain and an acid-base indicator.

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  • noun A dye, derived from gentian violet, that is used as an acid-base indicator and as a biological stain.

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  • noun a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment

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