Duroquinone

/ˌd(j)ʊəroʊˈkwɪnoʊn/ noun

Definition

A quinone compound derived from or related to durene, used in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research.

Etymology

Compound word: 'duro' or 'durene' (a hydrocarbon) plus 'quinone' (a class of organic compounds with two double-bonded oxygen atoms). The term reflects the chemical composition of the molecule.

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