Definition

A yellow or brown powder that is used to clean wounds and prevent infections. It is made from a chemical compound and is often used in medical settings.

Example

The doctor applied acriflavine to the wound to prevent infection.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of acriflavine?

Yeah, I think it's some kind of antiseptic, right?

Exactly! I read that it can be used for treating wounds.

That's interesting! I should keep some on hand for emergencies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acriflavine is formed from "acri-" (from Latin "acer", meaning sharp or bitter) and "flavine" (from Latin "flavus", meaning yellow). The word describes a compound that has a sharp or bitter quality and is yellow in color.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharp' or 'bitter' ('acri-') combined with 'yellow' ('flavus') to remember that acriflavine is a yellow compound with a sharp or bitter quality.

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