quinolone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn/ (US)
- /ˈkwɪnələʊn/ (UK)
- kwĭʹnəlōn' (US)
- kwĭʹnəlōn (UK)
Etymology
Formed as quinol(ine) + -one, after the German Chinolon.
Meanings
- Any of several isomeric ketones derived from quinoline.
- Any of a range of broad-spectrum antibiotics, related to nalidixic acid, based on this structure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quinolones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (5)
de Chinolon (Translations) · fr quinolone (Translations) · it chinolone (Translations) · es quinolona (Translations) · pl chinolon (Translations)