noun🔗ShareA tricyclic aromatic heterocycle, dibenzopyridine, obtained from coal tar; it is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs"Scientists extract acridine from coal tar to use it in making certain dyes for clothing. "compoundchemistrysubstancematerialmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of many derivatives of this compound"The lab synthesized a new acridine to test its effectiveness as a dye for textiles. "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading