quinone
noun
- either of two isomeric compounds, CHO, especially the yellow, crystalline isomer used in making dyes
- any of a series of compounds of this type
See quinone in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kwĭ-nōnˈ, kwĭnˈōnˌ)
noun Any of a class of aromatic compounds found widely in plants, especially the yellow crystalline form, C6H4O2, used in making dyes, tanning hides, and photography.
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