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gram stain
noun(Gram's stain)
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 (such as crystal violet) —called also Gram's method
gram stain
noun(Gram's stain)
the chemicals used in Gram's stain

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