Gram-positive
(Gram-pos-i-tive)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. of bacteria being or relating to a bacterium that retains the violet stain used in Gram's method
Example Sentence
A cytoplasmic lipid membrane is generally present in a Gram-positive bacterium.
Synonyms
retaining the violet stain; holding the stain; keeping the violet stain
Antonyms
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Gram-positive
