acrinyl

/əˈkrɪfləvɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic antiseptic and disinfectant, used especially as a bleach.

“The hospital staff used acriflavin to sanitize the equipment after the patient’s surgery.”

Synonyms

  • acriflavine
  • chlorazin

Antonyms

  • antiseptic
  • disinfectant