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violet /vi·o·let/ (vi´o-let)
1. the color produced by the shortest waves of the visible spectrum, beyond indigo, approximately 380 to 420 nm. 2. a dye or stain with this color. crystal violet , gentian violet, methyl violet gentian violet; see under gentian.
Violet A colour said, in the context of the pseudoscience of colour ‘therapy’, to cleanse the blood, stimulate healing, improve mental outlook, promote cancer cell destruction by white cells, and balance electrolytes violet [vi´o-let] 1. the color produced by the shortest waves of the visible spectrum, beyond indigo, approximately 380 to 420 nm. 2. a dye or stain with this color. crystal violet (gentian violet) (methyl violet) gentian violet; see under gentian.
violet, n Latin name:
Viola odorata; parts used: leaves, flowers; uses: clears mucus from lungs, eczema, inflammation of the eye, insomnia, coughs, bronchial conditions; precautions: possible contact dermatitis. Also called sweet violet. violet the reddish blue color produced by the shortest rays of the visible spectrum. crystal violet, gentian violet, methyl violet
see gentian violet. violet One of the hues of the visible spectrum evoked by stimulation of the retina by wavelengths shorter than 450 nm and somewhat longer than 380 nm. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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