Definition of Catechols

1. Noun. (plural of catechol) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Catechols

1. catechol [n] - See also: catechol

Medical Definition of Catechols

1. A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula r-c6h5o2. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catechols

catechizes
catechizing
catechol
catechol o-methyltransferase
catechol oestrogen
catechol oxidase
catecholamine
catecholaminergic
catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
catecholamines
catecholase
catecholases
catecholate
catecholborane
catecholboranes
catechols (current term)
catechu
catechu nigrum
catechuic
catechuic acid
catechumen
catechumenate
catechumenates
catechumenical
catechumenist
catechumenists
catechumens
catechus
categorem
categorematic

Literary usage of Catechols

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1921)
"The corresponding bromo- derivatives are obtained similarly (Cousin, ie). The bismuth brominated catechols are recommended as a satisfactory ..."

2. The Ftc Cigarette Test Method for Determining Tar, Nicotine & Carbon edited by Donald R. Shopland (1997)
"Although the PAHs and TSNAs in the particulate phase of cigarette smoke are known carcinogens, catechols and phenols in the particulate phase also are ..."

3. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1912)
"The corresponding bromo- derivativos are obtained similarly (Cousin, Ie). The bismuth brominated catechols are recommended as a satisfactory substitute for ..."

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