ketonic
|ke-ton-ic|
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/kɪˈtɒnɪk/
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/kiːˈtɒnɪk/
(ketone)
organic compound with carbonyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ketonic' originates from the word 'ketone', which comes from the German word 'Keton', derived from the Latin 'acetum', meaning 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'Keton' transformed into the English word 'ketone', and eventually the adjective form 'ketonic' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances related to 'acetum', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to compounds containing a carbonyl group.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a ketone.
The ketonic structure is crucial in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/04 19:21