Explain Gram Staining method?

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1) Fix smear by heat.
2) Cover with crystal violet.
3) Wash with water
4) Cover with gram’s iodine
5) Wash with water. do not blot.
6) Decolorize for 10-30 sec with gentle agitation in
acetone(30ml)and alcohol(70ml).
7) Wash with water. do not blot.
8) Cover for 10-30 sec with safranin(2.5% solution in
95% alcohol.)
9) Wash with water and let dry.

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