anthrone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tricyclic aromatic ketone, used in a popular cellulose assay and in the colorimetric determination of carbohydrates; any derivative of this compound

Word forms

anthrone anthrones anthranone

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ (ánthrax) + -one.

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