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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several isomeric organic compounds with formula C₁₄H₈O₄, formally derived from an anthraquinone by replacing two hydrogen atoms by hydroxyl groups

Etymology

From dihydroxy + anthraquinone.

Related phrases

organic compound

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