pinacone

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek πίναξ (pínax, “tablet”) ̺+ -one. So called because it unites with water to form tablet-shaped crystals.

Noun

pinacone (plural pinacones)

  1. (organic chemistry) Synonym of pinacol.

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