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anthraquinone

noun
an路​thra路​qui路​none | \ 藢an(t)-thr蓹-kwi-藞n艒n How to pronounce anthraquinone (audio) , -藞kwi-藢n艒n\

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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First Known Use of anthraquinone

1869, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anthraquinone

probably from French, from anthracene + uinone

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anthraquinone

noun
an路​thra路​qui路​none | \ 藢an(t)-thr蓹-kwin-藞艒n How to pronounce anthraquinone (audio) , -藞kwin-藢艒n How to pronounce anthraquinone (audio) \

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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