First Known Use: circa 1853
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flavine
noun fla·vine \ˈflā-ˌvēn\
Definition of FLAVINE
: any of a series of yellow acridine dyes (as acriflavine) having antiseptic properties
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Origin of FLAVINE
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin flavus
Rhymes with FLAVINE
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Medical Dictionary
flavine
noun fla·vine \ˈflā-ˌvēn\
Medical Definition of FLAVINE
: any of a series of yellow acridine dyes (as acriflavine) often used medicinally for their antiseptic properties
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