cinerolone

noun

cin·​er·​ol·​one
ˈsinə(ˌ)rōˌlōn,
-rə-
plural -s
: an oily keto alcohol C10H14O2 derived from cyclopentene and obtained by hydrolysis of the cinerins compare pyrethrolone

Word History

Etymology

cinerin + -ol + -one

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“Cinerolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinerolone. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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