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acriflavine

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ac·ri·fla·vine  (kr-flvn, -vn)
n.
A brown or orange powder, C14H14N3Cl, derived from acridine and used as a topical antiseptic.
[Blend of acridine and flavin.]
acriflavine [ˌækrɪˈfleɪvɪn -viːn]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a brownish or orange-red powder used in medicine as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Formula: C14H14N3Cl
[from acridine + flavin]
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