anthracene

/ˈænθrəsiːn/ /ˈænθrəsiːn/

Meanings

noun

A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.

Examples :

" The laboratory tested the coal tar sample and found a high concentration of anthracene, a chemical used in making dyes. "

Related Words

hydrocarbon noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊˌkɑːrbən/ /ˈhaɪdrəˌkɑːrbən/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel used in many cars. "

laboratory noun

/ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/

A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.

"The science students conducted their experiments in the school laboratory. "

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

phenanthrene noun

/fɪˈnænθriːn/ /fəˈnænθriːn/

A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.

"The analysis showed that the soil near the old factory contained a high concentration of phenanthrene, a toxic component of coal tar. "

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

obtained verb

/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

tricyclic noun

/ˌtraɪˈsaɪklɪk/

Any tricyclic compound.

"The chemist identified the unknown substance as a tricyclic based on its three fused rings of atoms. "

aromatic noun

/æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

"Grandma used a generous amount of aromatic in her famous spaghetti sauce. "

insecticides noun

/ɪnˈsɛktɪsaɪdz/

A substance used to kill insects.

"Farmers use insecticides to protect their crops from being eaten by bugs. "

concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

preservatives noun

/prɪˈzɜːrvətɪvz/ /pɹəˈzɝːvətɪvz/

Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

"The bread stayed fresh for a week because it contained preservatives. "

alizarin noun

/əˈlɪzəɹɪn/

A red substance, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, extracted from madder root and used as a dye.

"The artist used alizarin to give the fabric a rich, crimson red color. "