"keto-" meaning in English

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Prefix

IPA: /ˈkiːtoʊ-/
Rhymes: -ˈiːtoʊ Etymology: A reduction of the word ketone. Head templates: {{head|en|prefix}} keto-
  1. (organic chemistry) Derived from, substituted with, or involving a ketone. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Related terms: keto, oxy-, hydro-, carbo- Translations (Translations): keto- (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-keto--en-prefix-Z2FmH8Yc Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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