quinone

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes

Etymology

From quinic acid + -one, since it is one of the compounds obtained upon oxidation of quinic acid.

In classic literature

Synonyms

benzoquinone

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