French translation of naphthoquinone is 
naphtoquinone

Meaning of "naphthoquinone" in English

Naphthoquinone refers to a class of organic compounds derived from naphthalene through the substitution of two hydrogen atoms with ketone groups. These compounds are important in chemistry due to their role in biological systems and their application in various industries. Naphthoquinones exhibit distinct colors and are involved in processes like photosynthesis as electron carriers. They are also used as dyes, fungicides, and in the synthesis of vitamin K, which is essential for blood coagulation.

Meaning of "naphtoquinone" in French

Naphtoquinone désigne une classe de composés organiques dérivés du naphtalène par la substitution de deux atomes d'hydrogène par des groupes cétone. Ces composés sont importants en chimie en raison de leur rôle dans les systèmes biologiques et de leur utilisation dans diverses industries. Les naphtoquinones présentent des couleurs distinctes et participent à des processus comme la photosynthèse en tant que porteurs d'électrons. Elles sont également utilisées comme colorants, fongicides et dans la synthèse de la vitamine K, essentielle à la coagulation sanguine.

Pronunciation of "naphthoquinone" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌnæfθoʊˈkwɪnoʊn/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minor variations in pronunciation between American and British English, primarily in the vowel sounds and stress. For example, British speakers might pronounce it as /ˌnæfθəˈkwɪnəʊn/.

Pronunciation of "naphtoquinone" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /napto.ki.nɔn/

Pronunciation Variations: Variations are minimal, but subtle differences might occur in accents from different French-speaking regions, particularly in intonation and stress.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Naphthoquinone is a crucial component in the synthesis of vitamin K. (La naphtoquinone est un élément crucial dans la synthèse de la vitamine K.)
2. Researchers are exploring the use of naphthoquinone in new medical treatments. (Les chercheurs explorent l'utilisation de la naphtoquinone dans de nouveaux traitements médicaux.)
3. The dye derived from naphthoquinone has vibrant hues. (Le colorant dérivé de la naphtoquinone a des teintes vives.)
4. Naphthoquinone acts as an electron carrier in the photosynthesis process. (La naphtoquinone agit comme un transporteur d'électrons dans le processus de photosynthèse.)
5. The chemical structure of naphthoquinone is fascinating to chemists. (La structure chimique de la naphtoquinone fascine les chimistes.)
6. This type of naphthoquinone is used in agricultural fungicides. (Ce type de naphtoquinone est utilisé dans les fongicides agricoles.)
7. Some types of naphthoquinones display antibacterial properties. (Certaines types de naphtoquinones affichent des propriétés antibactériennes.)
8. The laboratory synthesized a new naphthoquinone compound. (Le laboratoire a synthétisé un nouveau composé de naphtoquinone.)
9. Naphthoquinone derivatives have applications in industrial processes. (Les dérivés de naphtoquinone ont des applications dans les processus industriels.)
10. The study of naphthoquinone can lead to significant biochemical discoveries. (L'étude de la naphtoquinone peut mener à des découvertes biochimiques significatives.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "naphthoquinone" in English

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Similar Words: quinone, anthraquinone, juglone, lawson, plumbagin

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "naphtoquinone" in French

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Similar Words: quinone, anthraquinone, juglone, lawsone, plombagine

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