Apans

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of apan form-of, plural
  2. 2
    (acronym) Synonym of thorin (C₁₆H₁₁AsN₂O₁₀S₂·Na₂) uncountable
  3. 3
    plural of APAn form-of, plural

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Etymology

Etymology 1

From apan + -s.

Etymology 2

From arsonic + phenyl + azo- + naphthalene + sulfonic, from disodium salt of 4-[(2-arsonophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.

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