dimedone

D2I1M3E1D2O1N1E1
/ˈdaɪmədəʊn/

noun

The cyclic diketone 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, used in analytical chemistry

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Meanings

noundimedone (uncountable)

alternative dimedon

  1. uncountablechemistryThe cyclic diketone 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, used in analytical chemistry

Origin

Shortening of the chemical name.

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APA

dimedone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dimedone

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Chicago

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