Acridine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈækɹɪdiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acridine is a noun meaning (countable, organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of this compound.
Meaning
(countable, organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of this compound.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle, dibenzopyridine, obtained from coal tar; it is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs
Word Forms
- acridines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amino, acridin, acridone, acridarsine, acridane, acridan.
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