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brilliant green - 3 dictionary results

Main Entry: bril·liant green
Pronunciation: 'bril-y&nt-
Function: noun
often cap B&G : a basic triphenylmethane dye used in culturemedia and in triple dye

brilliant green n.
An indicator dye that changes from yellow to green at pH 0.0 to 2.6 and is also used as a topical antiseptic and as a selective bacteriostatic agent in culture media.

brilliant green

a triphenylmethane dye of the malachite-green series (see malachite green) used in dilute solution as a topical antiseptic. Brilliant green is effective against gram-positive microorganisms. It has also been used to dye silk and wool. It occurs as small, shiny, golden crystals soluble in water or alcohol.

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