Phenanthrenequinone

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several isomeric quinones derived from phenanthrene, but especially 9,10-phenanthrenequinone obtained by oxidation with chromic acid

Etymology

From phenanthrene + quinone.

Related phrases

chromic acid

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