Meaning Of The Word Gram-positive

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Gram-positive in American English
designating bacteria that retain the color stain
adjective: retaining the violet dye when stained by Gram's method

Gram-positive in British English
adjective: designating bacteria that retain the violet stain in Gram's method

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