Fluoranthene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluoranthene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring attached to each of the rings of a naphthalene molecule; it is carcinogenic, and is a product of incomplete combustion.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring attached to each of the rings of a naphthalene molecule; it is carcinogenic, and is a product of incomplete combustion.
Word Forms
- fluoranthenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenanthrene, fluoranthane, fluoranthrene, benzofluoranthene, azafluoranthene, benzofluorene.
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