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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any compound that resembles a quinone but in which the >C=O groups are replaced by carbon-to-carbon double bonds

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, relating to, or having the structure of a quinone not-comparable

Etymology

From quinone + -oid.

Related phrases

double bond

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