First Known Use: 1917
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acriflavine
noun ac·ri·fla·vine \ˌa-krə-ˈflā-ˌvēn, -vən\
Definition of ACRIFLAVINE
: a yellow dye C14H14N3Cl used as an antiseptic especially for wounds
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Origin of ACRIFLAVINE
acridine + flavine
Medical Dictionary
acriflavine
noun ac·ri·fla·vine \ˌak-rə-ˈflā-ˌvēn, -vən\
Medical Definition of ACRIFLAVINE
: a yellow acridine dye C14H14N3Cl 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
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