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ketone

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/ˈkiːtoʊn/ · ke-tone

A type of organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

Meanings

nountechnical

A type of organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

ایک قسم کی نامیاتی مرکب جو کہ کاربونیل گروپ (C=O) کے دو ہائیڈروکاربن گروپوں سے جڑا ہوتا ہے۔

کیٹون

ketone

Synonyms

organic compoundcarbonyl compoundketonic compoundنامیاتی مرکبکاربونیل مرکبکیٹونک مرکب

Antonyms

alkanealkenealdehydeالکینالکینالڈہائڈ

Common Collocations

  • simple ketone
  • ketone bodies
  • ketone metabolism

Example Sentences

Ketones are commonly produced during the metabolism of fats.

کیٹون عام طور پر چربی کے میٹابولزم کے دوران پیدا ہوتے ہیں۔

Ketone aam tor par charbi ke metabolism ke doran peda hotay hain.

The presence of ketones in urine can indicate diabetes.

پیشاب میں کیٹون کی موجودگی ذیابیطس کی نشانی بن سکتی ہے۔

Peshab mein ketone ki maujoodgi zayabitis ki nishani ban sakti hai.

Chemists often study the reactions of ketones with various reagents.

کیمیا دان عموماً کیٹون کے مختلف ریجنٹس کے ساتھ ردعمل کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

Kimiya dan aam tor par ketone ke mukhtalif reagents ke sath rad-e-amal ka mutala karte hain.

Easily Confused With

aldehyde:Aldehydes have a carbonyl group at the end of a carbon chain, while ketones have it within the chain.
alkene:Alkenes contain double bonds between carbon atoms, whereas ketones do not.

Word Family

ketogenic
adjectiveکیٹو جینک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'ketone' as 'key tone' for understanding its role in metabolic processes.

Picture a key unlocking the energy stored in fat for fuel.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "keton" — a compound related to acetone

First known use: 19th century

The term 'ketone' comes from the Greek word 'keton', which is derived from 'acetone', a simple ketone. It has been used in chemical nomenclature since the 19th century.