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Meaning of morindone in English:

morindone

noun

Chemistry

  • An orange-red anthraquinone derivative which occurs in the roots and heartwood of morindas and is the aglycone of morindin; 1,5,6-trihydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone, C₁₅ H₁₀ O₅.

Pronunciation

morindone

/mɒˈrɪndəʊn/ /məˈrɪndəʊn/ /mɒˈrɪndən/

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Morinda + -one, after morindin.