Anthraquinone

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feminine noun (organic chemistry / industry)

Definition

An aromatic diketone structurally derived from anthracene, having the chemical formula C14H8O2, occurring as yellow crystals insoluble in water; a substance obtained through the oxidation of anthracene or via synthesis from phthalic anhydride and benzene. This organic compound functions as a fundamental intermediate in the chemical industry for manufacturing stable anthraquinone dyes, high-quality pigments, and in the industrial production of hydrogen peroxide.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Anthraquinone
  • Anthracenedione

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Feminine noun, regular structural endings. Plural form: antrachinone. Genitive: antrachinonei.
Formation Biochemical compound derived from the combination of the structural roots 'anthra-' (anthracene) and 'quinone'.
Spelling / Pronunciation [an.tra.ki.ˈno.nə] (pronounced with a distinct structural emphasis on the fourth syllable)
Source Compendium of Organic Chemistry and Molecular Synthesis Standards

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Uzina textilă folosește o cantitate însemnată de antrachinonă ca bază pentru obținerea nuanțelor durabile de albastru.

EN: The textile plant uses a significant quantity of anthraquinone as a base for obtaining durable shades of blue.

RO: Oxidarea controlată a antracenului cu acid cromic produce o antrachinonă brută ce trebuie purificată prin sublimare.

EN: The controlled oxidation of anthracene with chromic acid produces a crude anthraquinone that must be purified by sublimation.

RO: O structură bazată pe antrachinonă se regăsește și în unii compuși naturali izolați din ciuperci și licheni.

EN: A structure based on anthraquinone is also found in certain natural compounds isolated from fungi and lichens.

Idioms & Phrases

Colorant de antrachinonă / Anthraquinone dye

RO: Grupă extinsă de pigmenți artificiali recunoscuți pentru strălucirea și rezistența lor structurală la decolorare.

EN: An extensive group of artificial pigments recognized for their brilliance and structural resistance to fading.

Oxidare spre antrachinonă / Oxidation to anthraquinone

RO: Proces biochimic prin care atomii de hidrogen din pozițiile centrale ale antracenului sunt înlocuiți structural cu oxigen.

EN: A biochemical process through which hydrogen atoms in the central positions of anthracene arestructurally replaced with oxygen.

Derivați de antrachinonă / Anthraquinone derivatives

RO: Substanțe chimice sau naturale complexe care posedă nucleul de bază modificat, folosite ca indicatori sau purgative.

EN: Complex chemical or natural substances possessing the modified base nucleus, used as indicators or purgatives.

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