English word quinone comes from English quinic acid, English -one
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| quinic acid | English (eng) | (organic compound) A white crystalline acid, tetrahydroxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, obtained from cinchona bark and coffee beans; used as an astringent, and in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. |
| -one | English (eng) | A ketone. Any similar compound containing a carbonyl functional group. |
| quinone | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring. |