ketone

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/ˈkiːtəʊn/

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/ˈkiːtəʊn/ · /ˈkitoʊn/

Definition of ketone

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noun

A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom—by a double bond—in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.

“acetone R₁ = R₂ = CH₃”
“methyl ethyl ketone R₁ = CH₃, R₂ = C₂H₅”
“camphor C₁₀H₁₇O”

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Etymology tree German Ketonbor. English ketone From German Keton, from Aketon (“acetone”), from French acétone (“acetone”). See acetone.

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