ALL meanings of anthraquinone
an·thra·qui·none
A a - noun anthraquinone a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp anthraquinone dyes, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H4 3
- noun anthraquinone a yellow crystalline ketone, C6H4(CO)2C6H4, produced from anthracene by oxidation or the reaction of phthalic anhydride with benzene: it is used in the manufacture of certain dyes and dye intermediates 3
- noun anthraquinone a yellow, water-insoluble, crystalline powder, C 14 H 8 O 2 , usually derived from anthracene or phthalic anhydride: used chiefly in the manufacture of anthraquinone dyes. 1
- noun anthraquinone A yellow crystalline compound obtained by oxidation of anthracene. It is the basis of many natural and synthetic dyes. 1
- noun anthraquinone (organic chemistry) A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene. 0
- noun anthraquinone (organic chemistry) Any derivative of this parent compound, mostly natural pigments or synthetic dyes. 0