Acridic

/əˈkrɪdɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing acridine; having the chemical properties of acridine compounds.

Etymology

From acridine + -ic (adjective suffix). This forms an adjective describing things related to or containing acridine chemistry.

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Acridic compounds fluoresce brilliantly—they're used in highlighter markers, LED lights, and even in medical imaging to find cancer cells!

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