ketone Meaning & Definition
/ˈkiːtəʊn/
What Does Ketone Mean?
As a noun, ketone means 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.
Ketone: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkiːtəʊn/ |
| Plural | ketones |
Ketone Definition (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.
Synonyms of Ketone
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Ketone synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ketone (plural ketones)
Words That Rhyme With Ketone
Origin of Ketone
From German Keton, from Aketon (“acetone”), from French acétone (“acetone”). See acetone.