acridine

/ˈækrɪdiːn/ /ˈækrɪdaɪn/

Meanings

noun

A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle, dibenzopyridine, obtained from coal tar; it is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs

Examples :

"Scientists extract acridine from coal tar to use it in making certain dyes for clothing. "

noun

Any of many derivatives of this compound

Examples :

"The lab synthesized a new acridine to test its effectiveness as a dye for textiles. "

compound substance chemistry

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

derivatives noun

/dɪˈrɪvətɪvz/ /dəˈrɪvətɪvz/

Something derived.

"Many medications are derivatives of natural substances found in plants or fungi. "

synthesized verb

/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzd/ /ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪzd/

To combine two or more things to produce a new product.

"The chemist synthesized a new drug by combining several different compounds. "

extract noun

/ˈɛkstrækt/ /ɪkˈstrækt/

Something that is extracted or drawn out.

"The extract from the textbook was the most important part for the history test. "

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

textiles noun

/ˈtekstaɪlz/ /ˈtekstɪlz/

(usually in the plural) Any material made of interlacing fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles.

"The store sells a wide variety of textiles, including cotton fabrics, silk scarves, and wool blankets. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

obtained verb

/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

tricyclic noun

/ˌtraɪˈsaɪklɪk/

Any tricyclic compound.

"The chemist identified the unknown substance as a tricyclic based on its three fused rings of atoms. "

aromatic noun

/æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

"Grandma used a generous amount of aromatic in her famous spaghetti sauce. "

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

effectiveness noun

/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ /əˈfɛktɪvnəs/

The property of being effective, of achieving results.

"The effectiveness of the drug was well established."