acriflavine


ac·ri·fla·vine

noun \ˌa-krə-ˈflā-ˌvēn, -vən\

Definition of ACRIFLAVINE

: a yellow dye C14H14N3Cl used as an antiseptic especially for wounds

Origin of ACRIFLAVINE

acridine + flavine
First Known Use: 1917

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