aminoacetone
|a-mi-no-a-ce-tone|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˈæsɪtoʊn/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˈæsɪtəʊn/
chemical intermediate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminoacetone' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'acetone', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'acetone' refers to the ketone group.
Historical Evolution
'aminoacetone' is a modern term derived from the combination of 'amino' and 'acetone', reflecting its chemical structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aminoacetone is a chemical compound that is an intermediate in the metabolism of amino acids.
Aminoacetone is involved in the catabolism of threonine.
Last updated: 2025/07/16 07:06