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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Dihydroxybenzophenone anhydrid; a colorless compound, , prepared by the oxidation of methylenedipheny-lene oxid. It crystallizes in long needles, melts at 173–174° C., boils at 349–350° C., is volatile with steam, and is the parent substance of a considerable number of natural coloring matters.

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  • noun organic chemistry An aromatic ketone, 9-oxo-xanthene, that is used as an insecticide.

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  • For instance, one study performed in Japan showed that the xanthone alpha-mangostin had apparent properties that suppressed the development of tumors.

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  • Another, performed in China, found the xanthone garcinone E to show significant anticancer effects in terms of liver, lung, and gastric cancer cells.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • For instance, one study performed in Japan showed that the xanthone alpha-mangostin had apparent properties that suppressed the development of tumors.

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  • For instance, one study performed in Japan showed that the xanthone alpha-mangostin had apparent properties that suppressed the development of tumors.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • For instance, one study performed in Japan showed that the xanthone alpha-mangostin had apparent properties that suppressed the development of tumors.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • For instance, one study performed in Japan showed that the xanthone alpha-mangostin had apparent properties that suppressed the development of tumors.

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  • Another, performed in China, found the xanthone garcinone E to show significant anticancer effects in terms of liver, lung, and gastric cancer cells.

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  • Another, performed in China, found the xanthone garcinone E to show significant anticancer effects in terms of liver, lung, and gastric cancer cells.

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  • In vitro inhibition of multiple cytochrome P450 isoforms by xanthone derivatives from mangosteen extract, Drug Metabolism

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