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ketone

Syllabification: (ke·tone)
Pronunciation: /ˈkēˌtōn/

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.

Derivatives

ketonic

Pronunciation: /kēˈtänik/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Keton, alteration of Aketon 'acetone'

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