"ketoreduction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ketoreductions [plural]
Etymology: From keto- + reduction. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|keto|reduction}} keto- + reduction Head templates: {{en-noun}} ketoreduction (plural ketoreductions)
  1. (organic chemistry) The reduction of a ketone (typically to an alcohol) Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Related terms: ketoreductase

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