aminoanthraquinone
|a-mi-no-an-thra-qui-none|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˌænθrəˈkwɪnoʊn/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˌænθrəˈkwɪnəʊn/
amino derivative of anthraquinone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminoanthraquinone' originates from 'anthraquinone', specifically the word 'anthra' meaning 'coal' and 'quinone' meaning 'aromatic ketone'.
Historical Evolution
'aminoanthraquinone' changed from the combination of 'amino' and 'anthraquinone' to form a compound name.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of anthraquinone with amino groups', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from anthraquinone by the substitution of one or more amino groups.
Aminoanthraquinone is used in the production of dyes and pigments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 08:21