anthracene

noun

an·thra·cene | \ ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsēn

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Definition of anthracene

: a crystalline tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon C₁₄H₁₀ obtained from coal-tar distillation

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Recent Examples on the Web These chemicals—such as benzene, toluene, naphthalene, anthracene, and phenol—form the basis for perfumes, explosives, and medicines. — Akshat Rathi, Quartz, "The science of what makes coal so dirty," 23 Oct. 2019

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“Anthracene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthracene. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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anthracene

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an·thra·cene | \ ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsēn

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Medical Definition of anthracene

: a crystalline cyclic hydrocarbon C₁₄H₁₀ obtained from coal-tar distillation

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