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benzoquinone

noun
ben·​zo·​qui·​none | \ ˌben-zō-kwi-ˈnōn How to pronounce benzoquinone (audio) , -ˈkwi-ˌnōn\

Definition of benzoquinone

: quinone sense 1

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 To create their spray, the beetles combine hydrogen peroxide with hydroquinones, which explodes into an irritating spray of benzoquinone. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "How Exploding Beetles Can Survive Being Eaten Alive," 21 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of benzoquinone

1872, in the meaning defined above

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benzoquinone

noun
ben·​zo·​qui·​none | \ ˌben-zō-kwin-ˈōn How to pronounce benzoquinone (audio) , -ˈkwin-ˌ How to pronounce benzoquinone (audio) \

Medical Definition of benzoquinone

: quinone sense 1

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