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Definition of anthracene in English: anthracenenoun ˈanθrəsiːnˈænθrəˌsin mass nounChemistry A colourless crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon obtained by the distillation of crude oils and used in chemical manufacture. 〔化〕蒽 A tricyclic compound; chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₀ Example sentencesExamples - The raw materials for today's dyes are mainly aromatic hydrocarbons: benzene, toluene, naphthalene, anthracene, pyrene, and others.
- A positive trend was also found between the level of anthracene in the soil and the prevalence of reported rashes.
- The chemists had some knowledge not only of the formula but also of the chemical structure of anthracene, which they knew to be related to that of alizarin.
- In animal studies, application of anthracene to the backs of hairless mice, followed by ultraviolet radiation exposure, resulted in enhanced dermal inflammation, compared with ultraviolet radiation alone.
- Common aromatic compounds other than benzene include toluene, naphthalene, and anthracene, all of which are present in coal tar or creosote.
OriginMid 19th century: from Greek anthrax, anthrak- 'coal' + -ene. Definition of anthracene in US English: anthracenenounˈænθrəˌsinˈanTHrəˌsēn Chemistry A colorless crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon obtained by the distillation of crude oils and used in chemical manufacture. 〔化〕蒽 A tricyclic compound; chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₀ Example sentencesExamples - Common aromatic compounds other than benzene include toluene, naphthalene, and anthracene, all of which are present in coal tar or creosote.
- A positive trend was also found between the level of anthracene in the soil and the prevalence of reported rashes.
- The chemists had some knowledge not only of the formula but also of the chemical structure of anthracene, which they knew to be related to that of alizarin.
- The raw materials for today's dyes are mainly aromatic hydrocarbons: benzene, toluene, naphthalene, anthracene, pyrene, and others.
- In animal studies, application of anthracene to the backs of hairless mice, followed by ultraviolet radiation exposure, resulted in enhanced dermal inflammation, compared with ultraviolet radiation alone.
OriginMid 19th century: from Greek anthrax, anthrak- ‘coal’ + -ene. |