hydroxyketone

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noun

Any hydroxy derivative of a ketone; a ketone with hydroxy group bonded to it.

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Meanings

nounhydroxyketone (plural hydroxyketones)

plural hydroxyketones · alternative hydroxy ketone

  1. chemistryAny hydroxy derivative of a ketone; a ketone with hydroxy group bonded to it.
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APA

hydroxyketone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydroxyketone

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Chicago

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