ACRIFLAVINE


Meaning of ACRIFLAVINE in English

ˌakrəˈflāˌvēn, -_və̇n noun

Etymology: acri dine + flavine

: a yellow acridine dye C 14 H 14 N 3 Cl obtained by methylation of proflavine as red crystals or usually in admixture with proflavine as a deep orange powder and used often in the form of its reddish brown hydrochloride as an antiseptic especially for wounds — called also neutral acriflavine, trypaflavine

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