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anthraquinonyl

noun
an·​thra·​qui·​no·​nyl | \ -ˌkwēˈnōˌnil\
plural -s

Definition of anthraquinonyl

: either of two univalent radicals C14H7O2 derived from anthraquinone

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History and Etymology for anthraquinonyl

anthraquinone + -yl

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