ketone
n. organic compound containing a carbonyl group (Chemistry) | ||||
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Ketone Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Ketone
(n.)
One of a large class of organic substances resembling the aldehydes, obtained by the distillation of certain salts of organic acids and consisting of carbonyl (CO) united with two hydrocarbon radicals. In general the ketones are colorless volatile liquids having a pungent ethereal odor.
(n.)
One of a large class of organic substances resembling the aldehydes, obtained by the distillation of certain salts of organic acids and consisting of carbonyl (CO) united with two hydrocarbon radicals. In general the ketones are colorless volatile liquids having a pungent ethereal odor.
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ketone
Noun
1. any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals
(hypernym) organic compound
(hyponym) acetone, propanone, dimethyl ketone
(substance-holonym) nabumetone, Relafen
Noun
1. any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals
(hypernym) organic compound
(hyponym) acetone, propanone, dimethyl ketone
(substance-holonym) nabumetone, Relafen
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ketone
ketone
body n : a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders [syn: acetone body]
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ketone group
ketone body
ketone
body n : a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders [syn: acetone body]
similar words(2)
ketone group
ketone body
Ketone Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
ketone
a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. High levels of ketones can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis and coma. Sometimes referred to as ketone bodies.
a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. High levels of ketones can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis and coma. Sometimes referred to as ketone bodies.
Ketone Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ketone Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| General Chemistry Glossary |
ketone
(R-CO-R') An organic compound that contains a carbonyl group. For example, methyl ethyl ketone is CH3COCH2CH3 is used in some adhesives.
(R-CO-R') An organic compound that contains a carbonyl group. For example, methyl ethyl ketone is CH3COCH2CH3 is used in some adhesives.
Ketone Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Ketone
A ketone (pronounced as key tone) is either the functional group characterized by a carbonyl group (O=C) linked to two other carbon atoms or a chemical compound that contains this functional group. A ketone can be generally represented by the formula:
A carbonyl carbon bonded to two carbon atoms distinguishes ketones from carboxylic acids, aldehydes, esters, amides, and other oxygen-containing compounds. The double-bond of the carbonyl group distinguishes ketones from alcohols and ethers. The simplest ketone is acetone (systematically named 2-propanone).
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