: a yellow dye C14H14N3Cl used as an antiseptic especially for wounds
Word History
Etymology
acri(dine) + flavine
First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
acriflavine
noun
ac·ri·fla·vine ˌak-rə-ˈflā-ˌvēn -vən
: a yellow acridine dye C14H14N3Cl obtained by methylation of proflavine as red crystals or usually in admixture with proflavine as a deep orange powder and used often in the form of its reddish brown hydrochloride as an antiseptic especially for wounds