anthraquinone

noun an·thra·qui·none \ˌan(t)-thrə-kwi-ˈnōn, -ˈkwi-ˌnōn\

Definition of ANTHRAQUINONE

: a yellow crystalline ketone C₁₄H₈O₂ often derived from anthracene and used especially in the manufacture of dyes

probably from French, from anthracene + quinone

First Known Use: 1869

Medical Dictionary

noun an·thra·qui·none \ˌan(t)-thrə-kwin-ˈōn, -ˈkwin-ˌōn\

: a yellow crystalline ketone C₁₄H₈O₂ often derived from anthracene and used especially in the manufacture of dyes

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