anthracenes

/ˈænθrəˌsinz/
noun
  1. Plural of anthracene; multiple types or molecules of this chemical compound.
    • The chemist compared the properties of several substituted anthracenes.
    • These anthracenes fluoresce under ultraviolet light.
    • Different anthracenes are used in the production of various synthetic dyes.
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