Vocab Bloom Hub

gentian violet

/ˈdʒenʃən ˈvaɪələt/

1 entry

phrase

/ˈdʒenʃən ˈvaɪələt/C1formalmedical
  • ruСине-фиолетовый краситель, используемый в качестве биологического окрашивающего средства и антисептика в медицинских процедурах, особенно при грибковых инфекциях и небольших ранах.

A blue-violet dye used as a biological stain and as an antiseptic in medical treatments, particularly for fungal infections and minor wounds.

  1. Antiseptic dyeB2formal

    A purple-colored antifungal and antibacterial agent used to treat skin infections and wounds.

    ruАнтисептический краситель

    • The doctor applied gentian violet to the child's fungal rash.
    • Gentian violet is sometimes used to treat thrush in infants.
    • The nurse cleaned the wound with gentian violet solution.