quinone

/ˈkwɪnoʊn/
noun
  1. A type of organic compound with a ring structure, often found in dyes, plants, and biological processes.
    • The chemist studied how quinone reacts with other molecules.
    • Quinone compounds give some plants their dark color.
    • Certain quinones are used in the production of hair dyes.
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