xanthene
See also: xanthène
English edit
Etymology edit
Internationalism reflecting New Latin combining forms: xanth- + -ene.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
xanthene (plural xanthenes)
- (organic chemistry) Any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles (dibenzopyrans) that are the basis for a range of dyes such as fluorescein and eosin.
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Translations edit
chemistry: any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles