benzanthrone

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noun

A polycyclic aromatic ketone, 7-oxobenz(de)anthracene, that is used in the manufacture of anthraquinone dyes

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Meanings

nounbenzanthrone (plural benzanthrones)

plural benzanthrones

  1. chemistryA polycyclic aromatic ketone, 7-oxobenz(de)anthracene, that is used in the manufacture of anthraquinone dyes

Translations

Polish benzantron
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APA

benzanthrone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzanthrone

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Chicago

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