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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A compound, 1.2-dihydroxyanthranol, or 1.2.9-dihydroxyanthracene, , formed by the reduction of alizarin. It crystallizes in yellow leaflets or needles which melt at 208° C. Also called desoxyalizarin.

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