benzpinacone

/bɛnzpaɪˈnækəloʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring organic compound found in the essential oil of coniferous trees.

“The researchers identified benzpinacolone as a key component in the tree’s defense mechanism.”

Synonyms

  • pinacolone
  • terpinolone

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • ketone