Etymology

chalcone

C3H4A1L1C3O1N1E1

Today it means: The compound 1,3-diphenylpropenone (PhCH=CHCOPh); Ph = phenyl. Full definition →

English ketone ← German Keton
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  1. Englishchalco-
  2. GermanKeton
  3. Englishketone
  4. English todaychalcone

From chalco- + -one.

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