quinone meaning

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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.

Definition of quinone

  1. any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes

    Synonyms: benzoquinone

    Type of: compound

    Kinds: ubiquinone

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with QU · words ending in NE · 7-letter words

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