quinhydrone

Meanings

• A chemical compound used as an oxidizing agent in the manufacture of explosives.

  - "During the manufacturing process of explosives, quinhydrone is added as an oxidizing agent."

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Rhymes

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quinoline , cinquefoil

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Homophones

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Variants

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ninhydrin , ninhydrins

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Forms

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Quinhydrone can be found in various forms, including but not limited to, solid, liquid, and powdered forms. Solid forms of quinhydrone are typically used in the manufacture of explosives. Liquid forms of quinhydrone are typically used in the manufacture of pigments and dyes. Powdered forms of quinhydrone are typically used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various medications.

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Etymology

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The name quinhydrone comes from the Latin words 'quinque' meaning five and 'hydron' meaning water.

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Trivia

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1. Quinhydrone is also known as quinone hydrate. It has the molecular formula C6H6O6. Quinhydrone is a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and alcohol, but it is insoluble in ether and chloroform.

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1. Oxidizing agent: An oxidizing agent is a substance that causes oxidation, which is a chemical reaction that results in the loss of electrons by a substance. Quinhydrone is an oxidizing agent that is commonly used in the manufacture of explosives.

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Culture

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Quinhydrone has been used in various forms of art and literature. For instance, in literature, quinhydrone has been used as a symbol of transformation and change. In art, quinhydrone has been used in the manufacture of pigments and dyes. These pigments and dyes are known for their bright and vivid colors.

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