anthracene

/ænˈθræsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, crystalline, unsaturated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, used in the manufacture of dyes and as a fluorescent agent.

“The lab is currently analyzing samples of anthracene to determine its chemical composition.”

Synonyms

  • naphthalene
  • tetracene

Antonyms

  • unsaturated