an·thra·qui·none ( n thr -kw -n n , -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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