solution vs Gram's solution

Gram's solution vs solution

solution and Gram's solution both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
solution	Yes	No	No	No
Gram's solution	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, Gram's solution is a hyponym of solution; that is, Gram's solution is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solution:

solution: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
Gram's solution: a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water

Other hyponyms of solution include brine, aqueous solution, bleach liquor, buffer solution, collodion, chlorine water, conjugate, conjugate solution, dilution, electrolyte, eluate, Fehling's solution, formalin, formol, gargle, mouthwash, extract, infusion, injectant, injection, isosmotic solution, isotonic solution, liquid bleach, sap, primary solid solution, solid solution, sal volatile, spirits of ammonia, toner, camphor spirit, baryta-water, baryta water, hypertonic solution.

solution (noun)	Gram's solution (noun)
the successful action of solving a problem	a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water
a method for solving a problem
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

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