'C13H10' definitions:

Definition of 'C13H10'

From: GCIDE
  • Sequoiene \Se*quoi"ene\, n. (Chem.) A hydrocarbon (C13H10) obtained in white fluorescent crystals, in the distillation products of the needles of the California "big tree" (Sequoia gigantea). [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'C13H10'

From: GCIDE
  • Fluorene \Flu`or*ene\, n. (Chem.) A colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon, C13H10 having a beautiful violet fluorescence; whence its name. It occurs in the higher boiling products of coal tar, and is obtained artificially. [1913 Webster] fluoresceine