keto-

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See also: Keto and keto

English

Etymology

A reduction of the word ketone.

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keto-

  1. (organic chemistry) Derived from, substituted with, or involving a ketone.

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Finnish

Etymology

Learned borrowing from English keto-.

Pronunciation

Prefix

keto-

  1. (organic chemistry) keto-
  2. (informal) Synonym of ketogeeninen

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