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benzanthracene

benz·an·thra·cene
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-zan-thruh-seen]
    • /bɛnˈzæn θrəˌsin/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-zan-thruh-seen]
    • /bɛnˈzæn θrəˌsin/

Definitions of benzanthracene word

  • noun benzanthracene a carcinogenic hydrocarbon 3
  • noun benzanthracene a carcinogenic aromatic hydrocarbon, C 18 H 12 , consisting of four fused benzene rings, produced by incomplete combustion of organic matter. 1
  • noun benzanthracene (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric tetracyclic aromatic hydrocarbons formed by the fusion of a benzene ring with anthracene. 0
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Origin of benzanthracene

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; benz- + anthracene

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Parts of speech for Benzanthracene

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benzanthracene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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