quinones
Definition
Plural of quinone; a class of organic compounds derived from aromatic compounds by the conversion of an even number of -CH= groups into -C(=O)- groups, often used in organic synthesis and biochemistry.
A surname, most notably associated with the professional footballer Julián Quiñones.
Examples
If chemistry homework feels like a soul-crushing void, just remember that quinones are actually the reason those vibrant leaves turn colors in the fall.
Watching Julián Quiñones on the pitch is like seeing a glitch in the simulation where the ball somehow finds his feet regardless of the laws of physics.
My lab partner insisted that quinones were magic, but after cleaning the beaker for three hours, I am fairly certain they are just stubborn organic dyes.
Julián Quiñones could probably weave through the entire opposing defense while reciting a recipe for a perfect batch of biochem-grade reagents, assuming he had the time.
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