anthraquinone

(an′t̸hrə kwi nōn, -kwinōn′)

noun

a yellow crystalline ketone, CH(CO)CH, produced from anthracene by oxidation or the reaction of phthalic anhydride with benzene: it is used in the manufacture of certain dyes and dye intermediates

Origin: anthra(cene) + quinone

See anthraquinone in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A yellow crystalline powder, C14H8O2, that is insoluble in water and used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes.

Origin:

Origin: anthra(cene)

Origin: + quinone

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