acridonium
|ac-ri-do-ni-um|
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/ˌækrɪˈdoʊniəm/
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/ˌækrɪˈdəʊniəm/
chemical cation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acridonium' originates from 'acridine', specifically the word 'acridinium', where 'acrid-' meant 'sharp or pungent'.
Historical Evolution
'acridinium' transformed into the modern English word 'acridonium'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a sharp or pungent chemical compound, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acridonium is a chemical compound, specifically a type of cation derived from acridine.
The acridonium ion is often used in chemiluminescence applications.
Last updated: 2025/04/26 18:36