acridine-derived
|ac-ri-dine-de-rived|
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/ˈækrɪˌdiːn dɪˈraɪvd/
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/ˈækrɪdiːn dɪˈraɪvd/
(acridine)
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acridine' originates from 'Latin', specifically the word 'acer', where 'acer' meant 'sharp' or 'pungent'.
Historical Evolution
'acridine' changed from '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 compound used in dyes and drugs'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from or related to acridine, a compound used in dyes and drugs.
The acridine-derived compound showed promising results in the lab.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/09 05:31