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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An aromatic heterocycle having two benzene rings fused to a dioxin one; dibenzo-1,4-dioxin, oxanthrene.
2. 2
   Any of many derivatives of this chemical compound.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dioxin

Related phrases

benzene ring

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