Definition: '9,10-anthraquinone'
9,10-anthraquinone
Type: TermPronunciation: an′thră-kwi′nōn
Definitions:
1. The basis of natural cathartic principles in plants; used as a reagent.
2. A compound containing 9,10-anthraquinone (1) as a part of its structure; this class of compound comprises the largest group of naturally occurring quinones.
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