enol

enol definition - medical

e·nol (ēˈnôlˌ, ēˈnōlˌ)

noun
An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom that in turn forms a double bond with another carbon atom.

Related Forms:

  • e·nolˈic (ē-nŏlˈĭk) adjective

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