• (n.) A white crystalline substance related to the glycols, and made from acetone; hence, by extension, any one of a series of substances of which pinacone proper is the type.
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<chemistry> A white crystalline substance related to the glycols, and made from acetone; hence, by extension, any one of a series of substances of which pinacone proper is the type. ... Alternative forms: pinakone. ... Origin: From Gr, a tablet. So called because it unites with water so as to form tablet-shaped crystals. ... Source: Websters ...
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Pin'a·cone noun [ From Greek ..., ..., a tablet. So called because it unites with water so as to form tablet- shaped crystals.]
(Chemistry) A white crystalline substance related to the glycols, and made from acetone; hence, by extension, any one of a series of substances of which pinacone proper is...
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