acriflavine

noun

ac·​ri·​fla·​vine ˌa-krə-ˈflā-ˌvēn 

-vən

: a yellow dye C₁₄H₁₄N₃Cl used as an antiseptic especially for wounds

Word History

Etymology

acri(dine) + flavine

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

acriflavine

noun

ac·​ri·​fla·​vine ˌak-rə-ˈflā-ˌvēn  -vən 

: a yellow acridine dye C₁₄H₁₄N₃Cl obtained by methylation of proflavine as red crystals or usually in admixture with proflavine as a deep orange powder and used often in the form of its reddish brown hydrochloride as an antiseptic especially for wounds