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flavone Definition

fla·vone (flā′vōn′)

noun

  1. a colorless crystalline ketone, CHO, obtained from certain plants or prepared synthetically: it forms a base for some yellow dyes
  2. any derivative of this compound

Etymology: Ger flavon < L flavus, yellow (< IE base *bhlē-wos, used of light colors > blue) + Ger -on, -one

flavone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • glycoside: Extract standardized to 24 % flavone glycosides and 6 % terpene lactones.

Browse dictionary entries near flavone

  1. ‹ flavine
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  10. ‹ flatwork
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