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hy•dro•qui•none n. [Chem.]

a white, crystalline compound, C₆H₆O₂, formed by the reduction of quinone: used chiefly in photography and to inhibit autoxidation reactions. Also called hy•dro•quin•ol quinol.

hydro-¹ + quinone 1860–65

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hydroquinone /ˌhaɪdrəʊkwɪˈnəʊn/, hydroquinol /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkwɪnɒl/ n

a white crystalline soluble phenol used as a photographic developer; 1,4-dihydroxybenzene. Formula: C₆H₄(OH)₂

'hydroquinone' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

quinol - chlorohydroquinone - quinone - semiquinone

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