Acriflavin

/ækrɪˈflæv ɪn/ noun

Definition

A brownish-yellow antimicrobial dye derived from acridine, historically used as a disinfectant and antiseptic for wounds.

Etymology

Acridine plus 'flavin' (from Latin 'flavus' meaning yellow), describing both its chemical origin and color.

Kelly Says

Before modern antibiotics, acriflavin was a medical superhero—nurses used it to disinfect wounds and prevent infection, and it's still used in some research today!

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