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Search Results for: benzene

Symbol

symbol 1. A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by... Read More

Side chain

side chain a chain of noncyclic atoms linked to a benzene ring, or to any cyclic chain compound, the atoms of an alpha-amino... Read More

Dye

Dye a stain or colouring matter; a compound consisting of chromophore and auxochrome groups attached to one or more benzene... Read More

Moiety

Moiety Definition What is a moiety? Moiety (plural: moieties), in general, refers to the half or one of the two... Read More

Meta-

meta- 1. In medicine and biology, a prefix denoting the concept of after, subsequent to, behind, or hindmost. Compare:... Read More

Dopamine

Definition noun, plural: dopamines 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine (chemical formula: C8H11NO2); a neurotransmitter or a hormone... Read More

Cyclic compound

Cyclic compound Any compound in which the constituent atoms, or any part of them, form a ring. Used mainly in organic... Read More

Quinone

quinone aromatic dicarbonyl compound derived from a dihydroxy aromatic compound. Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q) is a dimethoxy... Read More

Guanosine

Definition noun plural: guanosines gua·no·sine, ˈgwɑ nəˌsin A purine nucleoside that has guanine bound to a ribose... Read More

Neutral dye

Definition noun, plural: neutral dyes (biological techniques) A compound of an acid dye and a basic dye used in staining... Read More