quinolone

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Synonyms: quinoline, quinology, quinone, quinolones, quinovose

Antonyms: quinoline, quinology, quinone, quinolones, quinovose

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} Any of several isomeric [[ketone]]s derived from [[quinoline]].
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} Any of a range of [[broad-spectrum antibiotic]]s, related to [[nalidixic acid]], based on this structure.

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