| benzanthracene | <chemical> A carcinogenic hydrocarbon. Generally, hydrocarbons in which a benzene and anthracene ring have a double bond in common. Chemical name: 1,2-benzanthracene Synonym: benzanthrene. (04 Jul 2000) |
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| 9,10-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene | <chemical> 7,12-dimethylbenzanthracene. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon found in tobacco smoke that is a potent carcinogen. Pharmacological action: carcinogens. Chemical name: Benz(a)anthracene, 7,12-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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