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Gram's solution

noun
( sometimes lowercase ) a solution of iodine, potassium iodide, and water, used in staining bacteria.
Compare Gram's method.
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gram's solution

noun
a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water 
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