GRAM'S STAIN


Meaning of GRAM'S STAIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgramz- ]

noun

or Gram stain ˈgram-

Etymology: Hans C. J. Gram died 1938 Danish physician

Date: 1903

1. : a method for the differential staining of bacteria by treatment with a watery solution of iodine and the iodide of potassium after staining with a triphenylmethane dye (as crystal violet) — called also Gram's method

2. : the chemicals used in Gram's stain

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