keto-mycolic acid

noun

Any mycolic acid that contains a carbonyl group.

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Meanings

nounketo-mycolic acid (plural keto-mycolic acids)

plural keto-mycolic acids · alternative ketomycolic acid

  1. chemistryAny mycolic acid that contains a carbonyl group.

Origin

From keto- + mycolic acid.

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