acetoacetate-related
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/əˌsiːtoʊˈæsɪteɪt rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/əˌsiːtəʊˈæsɪteɪt rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(acetoacetate)
salt or ester of acetoacetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetoacetate' originates from 'acetone' and 'acetate', where 'acetone' is a ketone body and 'acetate' is a salt or ester of acetic acid.
Historical Evolution
'acetoacetate' was derived from the combination of 'acetone' and 'acetate' in scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or associated with acetoacetate, a ketone body involved in metabolism.
The acetoacetate-related pathways are crucial in energy metabolism.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 05:15