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Noun: benzoquinone  ,ben-zow'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
    - quinone

Derived forms: benzoquinones

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Benzoquinone