ketene
Meanings
noun
- any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R₁R₂C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides
- the parent compound of this class, CH₂=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas
Word forms
Etymology
From keto- + -ene.
Derived words
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