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/ˈzæn.θoʊn/ · noun
(organic chemistry) An aromatic ketone, 9-oxo-xanthene, that is used as an insecticide..
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Xanthone means (organic chemistry) An aromatic ketone, 9-oxo-xanthene, that is used as an insecticide..
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