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Michler's ketone

Michler's ketone noun: an organic compound, an electron-rich derivative of benzophenone, used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments and as a sensitizer.

Noun

Michler's ketone (uncountable)

  1. An organic compound, an electron-rich derivative of benzophenone, used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments and as a sensitizer.

Origin of Michler's ketone

Named after the German chemist Wilhelm Michler.

Questions about Michler's ketone

What does Michler's ketone mean?
Michler's ketone means an organic compound, an electron-rich derivative of benzophenone, used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments and as a sensitizer.
What part of speech is Michler's ketone?
Michler's ketone is a noun.

Words near Michler's ketone in the dictionary

  1. Michiko
  2. miching
  3. Michiyo
  4. michiyuki
  5. Michler
  6. Michler's ketone
  7. michman
  8. michmen
  9. Michna
  10. Michnas
  11. Michoacan

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