apans

A1P3A1N1S1

noun

(acronym) Synonym of thorin (C₁₆H₁₁AsN₂O₁₀S₂·Na₂)

Scrabble 7

Meanings

apans1

noun
  1. pluralplural of apan

apans2

nounapans (uncountable)

alternative APANS · alternative Apans · alternative APNS

  1. uncountablechemistry(acronym) Synonym of thorin (C₁₆H₁₁AsN₂O₁₀S₂·Na₂)

APAns3

noun
  1. pluralplural of APAn

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Origin

apans · noun

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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apans · noun

From arsonic + phenyl + azo- + naphthalene + sulfonic, from disodium salt of 4-[(2-arsonophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “apans,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apans.

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