Gram's solution

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
Hypernyms: ↑solution

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noun
Usage: usually capitalized G
Etymology: after H. C. J. Gram
: a solution of one part iodine, two parts potassium iodide, and 300 parts water used in staining bacteria by gram's method

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(sometimes l.c.) a solution of iodine, potassium iodide, and water, used in staining bacteria. Cf. Gram's method.

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Gram's solution,
a solution of iodine and potassium iodide in stilled water, used in Gram's method to stain bacteria.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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