English word anthraquinonoid comes from English anthraquinone, English -oid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinone | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any derivative of this parent compound, mostly natural pigments or synthetic dyes.. (organic compound) A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene. |
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| anthraquinonoid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any compound that is structurally related to an anthraquinone, typically having a C=N- group replacing one of the C=O groups. |