pinacone

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Etymology

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

Noun

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pinacone (plural pinacones)

  1. (organic chemistry) Synonym of pinacol

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