anthrylene

/ænˈθræsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) consisting of four fused benzene rings.

“The chemist studied the properties of anthracene, a common component of coal tar.”

Synonyms

  • PAH
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • aliphatic hydrocarbon