Chalcone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkælˌkoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chalcone is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, uncountable) The compound 1,3-diphenylpropenone (PhCH=CHCOPh); Ph = phenyl.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, uncountable) The compound 1,3-diphenylpropenone (PhCH=CHCOPh); Ph = phenyl.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry, countable) Any derivative of this compound.
Word Forms
- chalcones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chalkone, chalconoid, naphthochalcone, hydroxychalcone, dihydrochalcone, dihydroxychalcone.
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