anthraquinone

noun

an·thra·qui·none | \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

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Baker added that a non-lethal corn treatment, seeds treated with anthraquinone, an organic compound sold under the brand name Avipel, affordably and effectively prevents depredation by making the corn unpalatable to the cranes. — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, "Crying waterfowl: DNR's, lawmaker's actions questioned in push for sandhill crane hunt," 12 Dec. 2017

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anthraquinone

noun

an·thra·qui·none | \ˌan(t)-thrə-kwin-ˈōn,

-ˈkwin-ˌōn

\

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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