'Xyloquinone' definitions:

Definition of 'Xyloquinone'

From: GCIDE

Xyloquinone \Xy`lo*qui"none\, n. [Xylene + quinone.] (Chem.) Any one of a group of quinone compounds obtained respectively by the oxidation of certain xylidine compounds. In general they are yellow crystalline substances. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'xyloquinone'

From: GCIDE

Phlorone \Phlo"rone\, n. [Phlorol + quinone.] (Chem.) A yellow crystalline substance having a peculiar unpleasant odor, resembling the quinones, and obtained from beechwood tar and coal tar, as also by the oxidation of xylidine; -- called also xyloquinone. [1913 Webster]

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