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anthraquinone

an·thra·qui·none
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-thruh-kwuh-nohn, -kwee-nohn, -kwin-ohn]
    • /ˌæn θrə kwəˈnoʊn, -ˈkwi noʊn, -ˈkwɪn oʊn/
    • /ˈanθrəkwˌɪnɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thruh-kwuh-nohn, -kwee-nohn, -kwin-ohn]
    • /ˌæn θrə kwəˈnoʊn, -ˈkwi noʊn, -ˈkwɪn oʊn/

Definitions of anthraquinone word

  • noun anthraquinone a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp anthraquinone dyes, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H4 3
  • noun anthraquinone a yellow crystalline ketone, C6H4(CO)2C6H4, produced from anthracene by oxidation or the reaction of phthalic anhydride with benzene: it is used in the manufacture of certain dyes and dye intermediates 3
  • noun anthraquinone a yellow, water-insoluble, crystalline powder, C 14 H 8 O 2 , usually derived from anthracene or phthalic anhydride: used chiefly in the manufacture of anthraquinone dyes. 1
  • noun anthraquinone A yellow crystalline compound obtained by oxidation of anthracene. It is the basis of many natural and synthetic dyes. 1
  • noun anthraquinone (organic chemistry) A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene. 0
  • noun anthraquinone (organic chemistry) Any derivative of this parent compound, mostly natural pigments or synthetic dyes. 0
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Origin of anthraquinone

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; anthra(cene) + quinone

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Parts of speech for Anthraquinone

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anthraquinone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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  • alizarin crimson

    a pigment used in painting, derived from anthraquinone and characterized by its red color and transparency.

  • anthracene

    a colourless tricyclic crystalline solid having a slight blue fluorescence, used in the manufacture of chemicals, esp diphenylamine and alizarin, and as crystals in scintillation counters. Formula: C6H4(CH)2C6H4

  • flavopurpurin

    a yellow, crystalline anthraquinone dye, C 14 H 8 O 5 , isomeric with purpurin.

  • purpurin

    a reddish, crystalline, anthraquinone dye, C 1 4 H 5 O 2 (OH) 3 , isomeric with flavopurpurin.

  • rose madder

    a pigment derived from anthraquinone and hydrated oxide of aluminum, characterized chiefly by its reddish color and permanence: used in painting. Compare madder lake (def 2).
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