Associations to the word «Benzoquinone»

Wiktionary

BENZOQUINONE, noun. (organic compound) Either of the two isomeric forms of the simplest quinone, C6H4O2, or any of their derivatives.

Dictionary definition

BENZOQUINONE, 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.

Wise words

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