(bɛnˈzænθrəˌsiːn) n (Chemistry) a carcinogenic hydrocarbon
benzanthracene
benzanthracene
[benz′an·thrə‚sēn] (organic chemistry) C18H14 A weakly carcinogenic material that is isomeric with naphthacene; melting point 162°C; insoluble in water, soluble in benzene.
benzanthracene
ben·zan·thra·cene
(ben-zan'thră-sēn), A carcinogenic hydrocarbon. Synonym(s): benzanthrene