toluquinone

noun

tol·​u·​quinone

¦tälyə+

: a methyl homologue CH₃C₆H₃O₂ of quinone

especially : a yellow crystalline compound made by oxidation of ortho- or meta-toluidine; 2-methyl-para-quinone

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary tol- + quinone

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!