Xanthone
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters
Definition of Xanthone
noun
- 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.
- 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.
Letter Values
x8
a1
n1
t1
h4
o1
n1
e1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Xanthone
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
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.