Associations to the word «Flavone»
Noun
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Wiktionary
FLAVONE, noun. (chemistry) any of a class of tricyclic aromatic heterocyclic ketones, especially the naturally occurring flavonoids
FLAVONE, noun. (chemistry) (uncountable) the parent compound of this class
Dictionary definition
FLAVONE, noun. A colorless crystalline compound that is part of a number of white or yellow plant pigments.
Wise words
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