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anthraquinone
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an·thra·qui·none  (nthr-kw-nn, -kwnn)
n.
A yellow crystalline powder, C14H8O2, that is insoluble in water and used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes.
[anthra(cene) + quinone.]
anthraquinone [ˌænθrəkwɪˈnəʊn -ˈkwɪnəʊn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp anthraquinone dyes, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H4
[anthra(cene) + quinone]
anthraquinone  (nthr-kw-nn, -kwnn)
A yellow crystalline powder that is insoluble in water and used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes. Chemical formula: C14H8O2.
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