English word quinoid comes from English quinone, English -oid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| quinone | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring. |
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| quinoid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Having a structure based upon a quinone. (organic chemistry) Any substance whose structure is based upon a quinone. |