ANTHRAQUINONE

Etymology

Noun

anthraquinone (plural anthraquinones)

(organic compound) A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene.

(organic chemistry) Any derivative of this parent compound, mostly natural pigments or synthetic dyes.

Source: Wiktionary

An`thra*qui"none, n. Etym: [Anthracene + quinone.] (Chem.)

Definition: A hydrocarbon, C6H4.C2O2.C6H4, subliming in shining yellow needles. It is obtained by oxidation of anthracene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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