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Definition of Malachite green
1. Noun. (organic compound) A toxic chemical used as a dye, as a treatment for infections in fish (when diluted), and as a bacteriological stain. ¹
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Medical Definition of Malachite green
1. Tetramethyl-di-p-aminotriphenylcarbinol;a dye that has been used as a wound antiseptic, as a treatment of mycotic skin infections, and in biological staining of tissues and bacteria. Origin: G. Malache, a mallow (05 Mar 2000)