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Word: Anthraquinone
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from anthra(cene)+ quinone
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌanθrəˈkwɪnəʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a yellow crystalline compound obtained by oxidation of anthracene. It is the basis of many natural and synthetic dyes.
Short Definition:yellow crystalline compound obtained by oxidation of anthracene
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