octanedione

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noun

Any of several isomeric diketones, derived from octane, that are used as intermediates in organic synthesis

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Meanings

nounoctanedione (plural octanediones)

plural octanediones

  1. chemistryAny of several isomeric diketones, derived from octane, that are used as intermediates in organic synthesis

Origin

From octane + dione.

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APA

octanedione. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octanedione

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“octanedione.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octanedione. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “octanedione,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octanedione.

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