acridinic
|ac-ri-din-ic|
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/ˌækrɪˈdɪnɪk/
related to acridine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acridinic' originates from 'acridine', specifically the word 'acridin', where 'acri-' meant 'sharp' and '-din' referred to a chemical compound.
Historical Evolution
'acridin' transformed into the English word 'acridine', and eventually became the modern English word 'acridinic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to acridine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from acridine, a nitrogen compound used in dyes and drugs.
The acridinic compound was used in the synthesis of the new drug.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/26 16:21