fluorenone en · NOUN
Etymology
From fluorene + -one.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An aromatic compound with the chemical formula C₁₃H₈O, produced from fluorene via oxidation and used in the manufacture of antimalaria drugs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fluorenones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |