1. A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring fused to an anthracene molecule; used in chemical research and known as a carcinogenic compound.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Benzanthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon found in some combustion products.
• Researchers studied the mutagenic properties of benzanthracene in laboratory settings.
• The chemical structure of benzanthracene makes it a subject of toxicology studies.
• Benzanthracene has been classified as a potential carcinogen by health organizations.
• Environmental scientists monitor benzanthracene levels in air and water samples.