English Explanatory Dictionary

menadione

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic yellow compound C₁₁H₈O₂ with the biological activity of natural vitamin K menaquinone, used to treat hemorrhage.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛn.əˈdʌɪ.əʊn/ /ˌmɛn.əˈdaɪˌoʊn/

Word forms

menadione menadiones

Etymology

From me(thyl) + na(phthalene) + dione.

Derived words

menadiol menadione sodium bisulfite phytomenadione
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