alkapton

[ al-kap-ton, -tuhn ]

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noun

, Biochemistry.

homogentisic acid.

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Word History and Origins

First recorded in 1860–65; from German Alkapton, Alcapton; equivalent to Al(kali) + Greek kápton neuter present participle of káptein “to gulp”; alkali

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