anthraquinone
- noun
- /ˌænθrəkwɪˈnoʊn/
- Specialized
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antraquinona
- The original process used an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and anthraquinone disulfonic acid (ADA).
- anthraquinone blue
- anthraquinone and magenta
- mixture of anthraquinone
Examples
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The aloe gel, which contains minimal quantities of anthraquinone derivatives, is excluded from the list.
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The spinach salad hides oxalate and anthraquinone that promote corrosive gastroenteritis.
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Warnings: The chronic use of anthraquinone laxatives or their indiscriminate use in teas sold to help reduce weight has created many problems that have led to warnings from the FDA.
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The artist decided to use a vibrant shade of anthraquinone blue in her painting to create more depth.
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For the fabric dye, they selected a rich anthraquinone pigment to ensure the colors remained vibrant over time.
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In their chemistry experiment, the students observed how anthraquinone compounds reacted differently with various solvents.
Synonyms
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A yellow chemical with two ketone groups used to make dyes and found in living things
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Etymology
Anthraquinone comes from two parts: anthra-, from a Greek word for 'coal' (think anthracite), and quinone, a chemical name for a ring-shaped molecule. So the name points to molecules first found in coal tar that are used as yellow dyes, pigments, and sometimes as a mild laxative.