anthraquinone
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noun \ˌan(t)-thrə-kwi-ˈnōn, -ˈkwi-ˌnōn\Definition of ANTHRAQUINONE
: a yellow crystalline ketone C14H8O2 often derived from anthracene and used especially in the manufacture of dyes
Origin of ANTHRAQUINONE
probably from French, from anthracene + quinone
First Known Use: 1869
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noun \ˌan(t)-thrə-kwin-ˈōn, -ˈkwin-ˌōn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ANTHRAQUINONE
: a yellow crystalline ketone C14H8O2 often derived from anthracene and used especially in the manufacture of dyes
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