English Explanatory Dictionary

chalcone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The compound 1,3-diphenylpropenone (PhCH=CHCOPh); Ph = phenyl.
  2. Any derivative of this compound.

Pronunciation

/ˈkælˌkoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chalcone.wav

Word forms

chalcone chalcones

Etymology

From chalco- + -one.

Derived words

bichalcone chalconoid dihydrochalcone dihydroxychalcone fluorochalcone hydrochalcone hydroxychalcone limbachalcone methoxychalcone naphthochalcone nitrochalcone prenylchalcone retrochalcone transchalcone
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