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anthranilic acid
[ an-thruh-nil-ik, an- ]
/ ˈæn θrəˈnɪl ɪk, ˌæn- /
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noun Chemistry.
a yellowish crystalline compound, C7H7NO2, soluble in hot water, alcohol, and ether: used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.
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Origin of anthranilic acid
Words nearby anthranilic acid
anthraco-, anthracoid, anthracosilicosis, anthracosis, anthranilate, anthranilic acid, anthraquinone, anthraquinone dye, anthrax, anthro, anthrop.
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How to use anthranilic acid in a sentence
From anthranilic acid mixed with powdered glass or sand, and rapidly heated in a retort.