diketone
|di-ke-tone|
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/daɪˈkiːtoʊn/
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/daɪˈkiːtəʊn/
two ketone groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diketone' originates from the International Scientific Vocabulary, combining 'di-' meaning 'two' and 'ketone,' referring to the chemical group.
Historical Evolution
The term 'diketone' was formed by combining the prefix 'di-' with 'ketone' to describe compounds with two ketone groups.
Meaning Changes
The meaning has remained consistent, referring to compounds with two ketone groups.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing two ketone groups.
Acetylacetone is a common example of a diketone.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 19:11