Meaning Of The Word Ketone

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What's The Definition Of Ketone?

ketone in American English
an organic chemical compound containing the carbonyl group, CO, in combination with two hydrocarbon radicals
noun: any of a class of organic compounds containing a carbonyl group, CO, attached to two alkyl groups, as CH3COCH3or CH3COC2 H5

ketone in British English
noun: any of a class of compounds with the general formula R′COR, where R and R′ are alkyl or aryl groups

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