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quinol

/kwɪnɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does quinol mean?

noun

A quinol is a type of organic compound, specifically a benzene derivative with two hydroxyl groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms. Quinols are often used as intermediates in the synthesis of other compounds.

Example

"The chemist isolated a quinol from the plant extract, which she then used to synthesize a new compound."

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