Acridines

/ˈækrɪdiːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of acridine; multiple compounds or molecules belonging to the acridine chemical family.

Etymology

Simple plural of acridine, formed by adding '-s' to the singular noun.

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Scientists working with acridines often use them in drug research and cancer treatment studies, making this humble coal tar chemical surprisingly important to modern medicine.

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