benzanthracene

noun
benz·​an·​thra·​cene | \ ben-ˈzan(t)-thrə-ˌsēn How to pronounce benzanthracene (audio) \

Definition of benzanthracene

: a crystalline carcinogenic cyclic hydrocarbon C18H12 that is found in small amounts in coal tar

First Known Use of benzanthracene

1911, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for benzanthracene

International Scientific Vocabulary

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for benzanthracene

benzanthracene

noun
benz·​an·​thra·​cene | \ ben-ˈzan(t)-thrə-ˌsēn How to pronounce benzanthracene (audio) \

Medical Definition of benzanthracene

: a crystalline feebly carcinogenic cyclic hydrocarbon C18H12 that is found in small amounts in coal tar