How to Pronounce Anthracene

To pronounce "anthracene", say ANTHR-ac-en-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ANTHR-ac-en-e

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"anthracene" has 4 syllables: anthr-ac-en-e.

What does anthracene mean?

noun

  1. A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.

Related words

anthracinphenanthreneanthracenylaceanthrylenebenzanthraceneanthanthrenediazaanthracenepolyanthracene

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How many syllables are in "anthracene"?▾

"Anthracene" has 4 syllables: anthr · ac · en · e.

What does "anthracene" mean?▾

Anthracene: A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.

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