quinone /qui·none/ (kwi´nōn) (kwin´ōn) any of a group of highly aromatic compounds derived from benzene or from multiple ring hydrocarbons and containing two ketone group substitutions; they are subclassified on the basis of ring structure (i.e., anthraquinone, benzoquinone) and are mild oxidizing agents. Often used specifically to denote benzoquinone, particularly 1,4-benzoquinone.
qui·none (kw -n n , kwnn )n. Any of a class of aromatic compounds found widely in plants, especially the crystalline form used in making dyes. |
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