English Explanatory Dictionary

anthraquinone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene.
  2. Any derivative of this parent compound, mostly natural pigments or synthetic dyes.

Pronunciation

/ˌænθɹəkwɪˈnoʊn/ /-ˈkwaɪnoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anthraquinone.wav

Word forms

anthraquinone anthraquinones

Etymology

From anthra- + quinone.

Derived words

aminoanthraquinone anthraquinonoid anthraquinonyl bianthraquinone dianthraquinone dihydroxyanthraquinone hydroxyanthraquinone methylanthraquinone preanthraquinone trihydroxymethylanthraquinone
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