HEXONE

Etymology

Noun

hexone (countable and uncountable, plural hexones)

(organic compound) A liquid hydrocarbon, C6H8, of the valylene series, obtained from distillation products of certain fats and gums.

Source: Wiktionary


Hex"one, n. Etym: [Hex- + -one.] (Chem.)

Definition: A liquid hydrocarbon, C6H8, of the valylene series, obtained from distillation products of certain fats and gums.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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