Etymology
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ketone (n.)

chemical group, 1851, from German keton (1848), coined by German chemist Leopold Gmelin (1788-1853) from German Aketon, from French acétone (see acetone). "Appar. an arbitrary variation of acetone, to make a distinction" [Century Dictionary]. Its combining form is keto-. Related: Ketonic.

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acetone (n.)

colorless volatile liquid, 1839, literally "a derivative of acetic acid," from Latin acetum "vinegar" (see acetic) + Greek-based chemical suffix -one, which owes its use in chemistry to this word.

ketamine (n.)

1966, from keto- (before vowels ket-), combining form of ketone, + amine.

ketosis (n.)

1900, from keto-, combining form of ketone, + -osis.

updated on March 03, 2016

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