ketone

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Noun — A ketone is any of a family of organic compounds whose defining feature is a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, set within a carbon and hydrogen based molecule.

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ketone group ketone compound methyl ethyl ketone ketone bodies

Ketone is a specialist term used in organic chemistry and related fields such as nutrition.

Etymology

Ketone comes from German Keton, which was shortened from Aketon, the German word for acetone. Acetone itself was borrowed from French acétone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a ketone in chemistry?

It is an organic compound built around a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom within a carbon-hydrogen framework.

Is acetone a ketone?

Yes, acetone is a well-known example of a ketone.

How do you pronounce ketone?

In British English it is pronounced KEE-tohn, with the stress on the first syllable.

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