Chalcone

//ˈkælˌkoʊn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The compound 1,3-diphenylpropenone (PhCH=CHCOPh); Ph = phenyl. uncountable
  2. 2
    Any derivative of this compound. countable

Etymology

From chalco- + -one.

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