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Definition of “anthraquinone”

anthraquinone (ˌænθrəkwɪˈnəʊn Pronunciation for anthraquinone ; -ˈkwɪnəʊn) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp anthraquinone dyes, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H4

Word Origin

C19: anthra(cene) + quinone

Example Sentences Including 'anthraquinone'

Constituents: anthraquinone glycosides, tannins, bitter principles, resin, iron.
Mills, Simon The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism

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