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acridine

|ac-ri-dine|

/ˈækrɪˌdiːn/

chemical compound

Etymology

Etymology Information

'acridine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acer,' where 'acer' meant 'sharp' or 'pungent.'

Historical Evolution

'acridine' changed from the German word 'Akridin' and eventually became the modern English word 'acridine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sharp or pungent,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chemical compound used in dyes and drugs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a colorless crystalline compound used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs.

Acridine is often used in the synthesis of acridine dyes.

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