Anthraquinone

/ˌænθrəˈkwɪnoʊn/ noun

Definition

One of the most important classes of organic dyes and pigments, containing a quinone group bonded to an anthracene structure.

Etymology

From anthracene + quinone. This compound was first synthesized in the 1800s and became the foundation for industrial dye chemistry, replacing many natural dyes.

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Anthraquinone dyes are virtually everywhere—they color your clothes, your car interior, and food colorings, yet most people have never heard of them. They're the invisible champions of the color industry!

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