Quinone Definition
kwĭ-nōn, kwĭnōn
noun
Either of two isomeric compounds, C6H4O2, especially the yellow, crystalline isomer used in making dyes.
Webster's New World
Any of various quinonoid compounds, often yellow to red in color, many of which have biological derivation or importance, such as coenzyme-Q.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of a series of compounds of this type.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Quinone
Noun
Singular:
quinone
Plural:
quinonesOrigin of Quinone
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quinine +"Ž -one
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