释义 |
chal·cone noun also chal·kone \ˈkalˌkōn\ (-s) Etymology: German chalkon, from chalk- chalc- + -on -one; from its use in producing reddish yellow dyestuffs : a yellow crystalline ketone C6H5CHCHCOC6H5 made by the condensation of benzaldehyde and acetophenone; also : any of various derivatives of this compound, several of which are plant pigments related to the flavones |