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Noun: quinone  kwi'nown or 'kwi,nown
  1. Any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes, acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes
    - benzoquinone

Derived forms: quinones

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Quinone

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