METHYLENE BLUE
\mˈɛθɪlˌiːn blˈuː], \mˈɛθɪlˌiːn blˈuː], \m_ˈɛ_θ_ɪ_l_ˌiː_n b_l_ˈuː]\
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a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning
By Princeton University
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a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Methylthioninae chloridum.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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