nitroquinol

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noun

A hypothetical nitro derivative of hydroquinone, not known in the free state, but forming a well-defined series of derivatives.

“nitroquinol ether”

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Meanings

nounnitroquinol (plural nitroquinols)

plural nitroquinols

  1. chemistryA hypothetical nitro derivative of hydroquinone, not known in the free state, but forming a well-defined series of derivatives.

    nitroquinol ether

    1 more example

    nitroquinol sulphate

Origin

From nitro- + quinol.

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

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Chicago

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