Xanthone

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters
Definition of Xanthone

noun

  1. Dihydroxybenzophenone anhydrid; a colorless compound, , prepared by the oxidation of methylenedipheny-lene oxid. It crystallizes in long needles, melts at 173–174° C., boils at 349–350° C., is volatile with steam, and is the parent substance of a considerable number of natural coloring matters.
  2. An <xref>aromatic</xref> <xref>ketone</xref>, 9-oxo-xanthene, that is used as an <xref>insecticide</xref>.
Anagrams of Xanthone

No exact anagrams found for "xanthone". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "xanthone" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Xanthone"

Xanthone is a 8-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Xanthone" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "xanthone" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.