Noun
(uncountable, organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle, dibenzopyridine, obtained from coal tar; it is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs
(countable, organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of this compound
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAcridine orange (3,6-dimethylaminoacridine) is a nucleic acid -selective metachromatic stain useful for cell cycle determination. Source: Internet
Acridine and its derivatives can be prepared by many synthetic processes. Source: Internet
Acridine dyes are prepared by condensation of 1,3-diaminobenzene derivatives. Source: Internet
Addition of potassium dichromate to this solution precipitates acridine bichromate. Source: Internet
Denny, W. A., "Acridine derivatives as chemotherapeutic agents", Curr. Source: Internet
When formic acid is the carboxylic acid, the reaction yields the parent acridine. Source: Internet