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anthranilic acid

Pronunciation: /ˌanθrəˈnɪlɪk/

Definition of anthranilic acid

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless or yellow crystalline compound first obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of indigo.
    • Chemical formula: NH2C6H4COOH

Origin:

mid 19th century: anthranilic from Greek anthrax 'coal' + anil (being any imine derived from aniline) + -ic

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