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anthranilic acid
[ an-thruh-nil-ik, an- ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a yellowish crystalline compound, C 7 H 7 NO 2 , soluble in hot water, alcohol, and ether: used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anthranilic acid1
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Example Sentences
From anthranilic acid mixed with powdered glass or sand, and rapidly heated in a retort.
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