also  pro*fla*vin  n :  a yellow crystalline mutagenic acridine dye C₁₃H₁₁N₃ : also  :  the orange to brownish red hygroscopic crystalline sulfate used as an antiseptic esp. for wounds - see ACRIFLAVINE  .
 
 
 
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