ketenimine

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noun

Any imino analogue of a ketene, having the general formula R₂C=C=NR.

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Meanings

nounketenimine (plural ketenimines)

plural ketenimines

  1. chemistryAny imino analogue of a ketene, having the general formula R₂C=C=NR.

Origin

Blend of ketene + imine.

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APA

ketenimine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ketenimine

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Chicago

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