The meaning of Ketone
ˈkiː.təʊn
Ketone – definition
nounAn organic compound containing a carbonyl group =c=o bonded to two hydrocarbon groups, made by oxidizing secondary alcohols. the simplest such compound is acetone.
nounAn organic compound containing a carbonyl group co bonded to two hydrocarbon groups, made by oxidizing secondary alcohols. the simplest such compound is acetone.
Usage examples:
Low molecular weight aldehydes and ketones are soluble in water because the carbonyl oxygen atom al…
nounA chemical substance that contains carbon and oxygen, used in industry
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Word origin
mid 19th century: from German Keton, alteration of Aketon ‘acetone’.
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