Acridinyl

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rɪ.dɪ.nɪl/

Definitions of acridinyl

noun a chemical compound derived from acridine, often used in organic synthesis

Example Sentences

A1 I found an acridinyl in the chemistry lab.

A2 The acridinyl compound has a strong smell.

B1 Scientists are studying the properties of acridinyl derivatives.

B2 The acridinyl group is known for its fluorescence properties.

C1 The synthesis of acridinyl dyes requires precise chemical reactions.

C2 Researchers have discovered new applications for acridinyl-based materials.

Examples of acridinyl in a Sentence

formal The acridinyl compound showed promising results in the lab tests.

informal I heard they're using some acridinyl stuff in their experiment.

slang That acridinyl thingamajig is supposed to be really potent.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick, you could almost taste the acridinyl atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of acridinyl

past tense

acridinylated

plural

acridinyls

comparative

more acridinyl

superlative

most acridinyl

present tense

acridinyls

future tense

will acridinyl

perfect tense

have acridinyl

continuous tense

is acridinylating

singular

acridinyl

positive degree

acridinyl

infinitive

to acridinyl

gerund

acridinylating

participle

acridinylated

Origin and Evolution of acridinyl

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'acridinyl' originated from the chemical compound acridine.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of chemistry to describe a specific chemical compound, 'acridinyl' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to refer to any derivative or related compound of acridine.