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anthranilic

anthranilic

9.9
Relating to anthranilic acid, a chemical used to make dyes and medicines
  • adjective
  • /ˌænθrəˈnɪlɪk/
  • Specialized
: antranílico
  • The anthranilic acid pathway is important in the production of certain amino acids.

Examples

  • The laboratory synthesized an anthranilic compound for use in pharmaceutical research.

  • Scientists studied the anthranilic derivatives to understand their potential as dyes.

  • The anthranilic acid is crucial for synthesizing certain dyes.

  • Researchers study anthranilic compounds for their medical applications.

  • The laboratory synthesized an anthranilic compound for use in pharmaceutical research.

  • Scientists studied the anthranilic derivatives to understand their potential as dyes.

  • Researchers study anthranilic compounds for their medical applications.

Surface Forms

anthranilic positive

Morphology

anthranilic = anthranilic acid (opaque) = anthranil + ic

The term 'anthranilic' is derived from 'anthranilic acid', a specific chemical compound, making it opaque without specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Anthranilic comes from the chemical name anthranilic acid, and the ending -ic means 'related to', just like in acidic or metallic. So, anthranilic means 'relating to or made from anthranilic acid'.