quinhydrone

noun

quin·​hy·​drone ˌkwin-ˈhī-ˌdrōn How to pronounce quinhydrone (audio)
: a green crystalline compound C12H10O4 used in pH determinations
also : any of various similar compounds

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“Quinhydrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/quinhydrone. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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