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acridine

/ˈækrɪdiːn/ noun · British & US
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What does acridine mean?

noun

A colorless, crystalline compound, C8H7N, used in the manufacture of dyes and as a reagent in organic chemistry.

Example

"The chemist used acridine to synthesize a new dye with vibrant properties."

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