Associations to the word «Quinone»

Wiktionary

QUINONE, noun. (organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring.
QUINONE IMINE, noun. (chemistry) any quinonimine

Dictionary definition

QUINONE, 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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Aldous Huxley