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Definition of Pinacone

1. 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.

Definition of Pinacone

1. Noun. (organic compound) A white crystalline substance related to the glycols, and made from acetone. ¹

2. Noun. (organic compound by extension) Any of a series of substances of which pinacone proper is the type. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pinacone

1. 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 Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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