KETONE


Meaning of KETONE in English

[ 'ki:təʊn ]

■ noun Chemistry an organic compound containing a carbonyl group ═C═O bonded to two alkyl groups, e.g. acetone.

Derivatives

ketonic kɪ'tɒnɪk adjective

Origin

C19: from Ger. Keton , alt. of Aketon 'acetone'.

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