PROLATE
\pɹˈɒle͡ɪt], \pɹˈɒleɪt], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_l_eɪ_t]\
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having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter; "a prolate spheroid is generated by revolving an ellipse about its major axis"
By Princeton University
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.