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ketone

Pronunciation: /ˈkiːtəʊn/

Definition of ketone

noun

Chemistry

an organic compound containing a carbonyl group CO bonded to two hydrocarbon groups, made by oxidizing secondary alcohols. The simplest such compound is acetone.