Definition of Xanthene

1. Noun. (chemistry) any of a group of tricyclic heterocycles (dibenzopyrans) that are the basis for a range of dyes such as fluorescein and eosin ¹

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Definition of Xanthene

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Xanthene

1. A yellowish, alcohol and ether soluble compound that serves as the chemical core for the dyes fluoroscein, eosin and rhodamine, by itself, xanthene is used as a fungicide and in organic synthesis. (11 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xanthene

xanthan gum
xanthan gums
xanthans
xanthate
xanthates
xanthation
xanthations
xanthein
xantheins
xanthelasma
xanthelasma palpebrarum
xanthelasmas
xanthelasmata
xanthematin
xanthemia
xanthene (current term)
xanthene dye
xanthene dyes
xanthenes
xanthenic
xanthic
xanthic acid
xanthid
xanthide
xanthidium
xanthidylic acid
xanthin
xanthine
xanthine alkaloids
xanthine bronchodilator

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