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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Either of the two isomeric forms of the simplest quinone, C₆H₄O₂, or any of their derivatives. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

quinone

Etymology

From benzo- + quinone.