Ketone Definition & Meaning
ketone
- noun
- any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals
"Ketone" in song lyrics
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"acetylide ketone"
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Words that rhyme with ketone
Usage tips for "ketone"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ketone mean?
- any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals
- What part of speech is ketone?
- Ketone is a noun.