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fluorene
C13H10 A hydrocarbon chemical present in the middle oil fraction of coal tar; insoluble in water, soluble in ether and acetone, melting point 116–117_C; used as the basis for a group of dyes. Also known as 2,3-benzindene; diphenylenemethane.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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