Etymology

laurone

L1A1U1R1O1N1E1

Today it means: The ketone of lauric acid. Full definition →

English ketone ← German Keton
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  1. Englishlauric
  2. GermanKeton
  3. Englishketone
  4. English todaylaurone

From lauric + -one.

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