Xanthene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈzænθin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xanthene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles (dibenzopyrans) that are the basis for a range of dyes such as fluorescein and eosin.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles (dibenzopyrans) that are the basis for a range of dyes such as fluorescein and eosin.
Word Forms
- xanthenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xanthide, xanthone, thioxanthene, xanthophyll, oxanthrene, xanthophyl.
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