These are the meanings of the letters BENZOQUINONE when you unscramble them.
- Benzine (n.)
A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; -- called also petroleum spirit, petroleum benzine. Varieties or similar products are gasoline, naphtha, rhigolene, ligroin, etc.
- Benzine (n.)
Same as Benzene.
- Benzoin (n.)
A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
- Benzoin (n.)
A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
- Benzoin (n.)
The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
- Bezique (n.)
A game at cards in which various combinations of cards in the hand, when declared, score points.
- Ebonize (v. t.)
To make black, or stain black, in imitation of ebony; as, to ebonize wood.
- Quinone (n.)
A crystalline substance, C6H4O2 (called also benzoketone), first obtained by the oxidation of quinic acid and regarded as a double ketone; also, by extension, any one of the series of which quinone proper is the type.