ketose
|ke-tose|
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/ˈkiːtoʊs/
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/ˈkiːtəʊs/
sugar with a ketone group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ketose' originates from the International Scientific Vocabulary, specifically the word 'keto-', where 'keto-' refers to the ketone group in chemistry.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ketose' was coined in the late 19th century to describe sugars with a ketone group.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sugar with a ketone group,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of monosaccharide (simple sugar) that contains a ketone group.
Fructose is a common example of a ketose.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 23:45