Meanings
nounnaphthoquinone (countable and uncountable, plural naphthoquinones)
plural naphthoquinones
- countableuncountablechemistryEither of two isomers of polycyclic aromatic ketones derived from naphthalene.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood
Similar
vitamin Kantihemorrhagic factor
Broader
fat-soluble vitamin
Also see
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naphthoquinone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/naphthoquinone
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