bis-ketone
|bis-ke-tone|
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/bɪsˈkiːtoʊn/
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/bɪsˈkiːtəʊn/
compound with two ketone groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bis-ketone' originates from the prefix 'bis-' meaning 'two' and 'ketone', a type of organic compound.
Historical Evolution
'bis-ketone' combines the prefix 'bis-' from Latin, meaning 'twice', with 'ketone', a term used in organic chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound with two ketone groups', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing two ketone groups.
The synthesis of the bis-ketone was successful.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 11:12