xanthene
xanthene · xanthenes
Any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles that are the basis for a range of dyes such…Any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles (dibenzopyrans) that are the basis for a range of dyes such as fluorescein and eosin.
/ˈzænθin/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles (dibenzopyrans) that are the basis for a range of dyes such as fluorescein and eosin.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Internationalism reflecting New Latin combining forms: xanth- + -ene.Internationalism reflecting New Latin combining forms: xanth- + -ene.
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Forms
plural: xanthenesWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable