quinonoid

/ˈkwɪnəˌnɔɪd/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the structure of a quinone.
    • The compound's quinonoid form is more stable than the reduced form.
    • Chemists identified a quinonoid intermediate in the reaction.
    • The quinonoid structure gives the molecule its color.
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