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thione

n. (context chemistry English) A ketone-like compound in which the oxygen is replaced by sulfur, having the general formula R2C=S

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Thione
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Thione (genus)

Thione is a genus of beetles in the family Monotomidae, containing the following species:

  • Thione australis Kess, 1921
  • Thione cephalotes Sharp, 1899
  • Thione championi Sharp, 1899
  • Thione nigra Kess, 1921
  • Thione puncticeps Sharp, 1899

Usage examples of "thione".

Lady Thione fully expected to meet her death hi the land of her forebears, and she had spent the trip trying to subtly insinuate herself into Hhune'a good graces.