aceanthrenequinone
|a-cean-thre-ne-qui-none|
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/ˌeɪsænˈθriːnkwɪˌnoʊn/
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/ˌeɪsænˈθriːnkwɪˌnəʊn/
polycyclic aromatic ketone
Etymology
'aceanthrenequinone' originates from 'anthracene' and 'quinone', where 'anthracene' refers to a type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and 'quinone' refers to a class of cyclic organic compounds.
'Anthracene' combined with 'quinone' to form the modern chemical term 'aceanthrenequinone'.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a polycyclic aromatic ketone derived from anthracene, used in chemical research and synthesis.
Aceanthrenequinone is often used in the synthesis of complex organic compounds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 00:21