ketone
/ˈkiːtoʊn/
noun
- A type of organic chemical compound that has a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.
- The chemistry teacher explained how to name ketones using the suffix '-one'.
- Acetone is the simplest and most well-known ketone.
- Ketones are often used as solvents in nail polish removers and paints.
- A substance produced by the liver when the body breaks down fat for energy, especially during fasting or a low-carb diet.
- When you fast, your body produces ketones to fuel your brain.
- The athlete tested her urine for ketones to see if she was in fat-burning mode.
- High levels of ketones in the blood can be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis.