anthrone

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From Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ (ánthrax) +‎ -one.

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anthrone (plural anthrones)

  1. (organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic ketone, used in a popular cellulose assay and in the colorimetric determination of carbohydrates; any derivative of this compound

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