gentian blue
"Gentian blue" can refer to both a specific shade of blue and a biological stain derived from the gentian plant.
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Definition
B2General
A purplish-blue color that is deep and vivid.
Example
- The artist chose gentian blue to paint the sky in her landscape.
C1Biology
(technical)A dye derived from the gentian plant, used in biological staining to highlight structures in cells and tissues.
Example
- Gentian blue is commonly used in histological staining to observe cell structures under a microscope.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gentian blue":
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