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ketone
One of a class of chemical compounds of the general formula RR_CO, where R and R_ are alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic radicals; the groups R and R_ may be the same or different, or incorporated into a ring; the ketones, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone are used as solvents, and ketones in general are important intermediates in the synthesis of organic compounds.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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