gram's solution

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Noun gram's solution has 1 sense

Gram's solution - a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water
--₁ is a kind of solution

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Term: Gram's Solution

Definition: Gram's Solution refers to a staining solution used in microbiology, specifically in the Gram staining technique. It is a mixture of crystal violet, iodine, and ethanol or acetone. This solution is employed to differentiate bacteria into two major groups, Gram-positive and Gram-negative, based on differences in their cell wall composition.

Sample sentences:

After incubation, the bacterial smear was treated with Gram's Solution to visualize the cell's morphology.
The Gram's Solution was carefully applied to the slide, ensuring proper staining of the specimen.
Under the microscope, the bacterium appeared purple due to its retention of the crystal violet in the Gram's Solution.

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