GRAM-NEGATIVE


Meaning of GRAM-NEGATIVE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

Usage: sometimes capitalized G

Etymology: after Hans C. J. Gram died 1938 Dan. physician

: not holding the purple dye when stained by Gram's method — used chiefly of bacteria

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