Acridinic

/ækrɪˈdɪnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, containing, or having the properties of acridine.

Etymology

Derived from acridine with the suffix '-ic', meaning 'of or pertaining to'.

Kelly Says

When chemists describe something as 'acridinic,' they're noting it has a particular structure that makes it useful for absorbing and emitting light.

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