quinone

noun qui·none \ kwi-ˈnōn , ˈkwi-ˌnōn \

Definition of quinone

1 : either of two isomeric cyclic crystalline compounds C₆H₄O₂ that are derivatives of benzene

2 : any of various usually yellow, orange, or red quinonoid compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes, hydrogen acceptors, or vitamins

Recent Examples of quinone from the Web

Quinones won the rescue board race and beach flags events in the Boys B Division.

— gary curreri, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Junior lifeguards honor teammate at skills competition with heavy hearts," 28 July 2017
Quinones explores this phenomenon by talking to everyone involved, from addicts and parents to doctors, scientists, cops, and even Mexican drug traffickers.

— andy borowitz, The New Yorker, "The Books We’re Turning to Now," 2 Feb. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of quinone

International Scientific Vocabulary quinine + -one

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First Known Use: 1853

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Medical Dictionary

quinone

noun qui·none \ kwin-ˈōn, ˈkwin-ˌ \

medical Definition of quinone

1 : either of two isomeric cyclic crystalline compounds C₆H₄O₂ that are extremely irritating to the skin and mucous membranes

2 : any of various usually yellow, orange, or red quinonoid compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes, hydrogen acceptors, or vitamins