xanthene

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Synonyms: xanthine, xanthone, xanthose, xanthate, athene, menthene, xanthin, xanthan, xanthein, xanthide, xanthe

Antonyms: xanthine, xanthone, xanthose, xanthate, athene, menthene, xanthin, xanthan, xanthein, xanthide, xanthe

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} Any of a group of [[tricyclic]] [[heterocycle]]s ([[dibenzopyran]]s) that are the basis for a range of [[dye]]s such as [[fluorescein]] and [[eosin]].

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