English Explanatory Dictionary

-one

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. a ketone
  2. any similar compound containing a carbonyl functional group

Pronunciation

/-əʊn/

Word forms

-one

Etymology

Clipping of ketone, which was analogous to margarone. Further etymology is unclear.

Derived words

acetone aglycone aldosterone androsterone anthraquinone benzophenone benzoquinone butanone butyrophenone corticosterone cortisone coumarone cyproterone deoxycorticosterone dihydrotestosterone diphenylketone estrone flavone fludrocortisone fluoroquinolone hydrocortisone hydroquinone isoflavone ketone lactone menadione methyl ethyl ketone phenobarbitone phenylbutazone plastoquinone prednisolone prednisone progesterone quinone rotenone semiquinone silicone sulfone sulphone testosterone trimethadione ubiquinone
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