ketene

English - Turkish

Definition of ketene in English Turkish dictionary

keten

English - English

Definition of ketene in English English dictionary

the parent compound of this class, CH2=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas

any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R1R2C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides

any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R{1}R{2}C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides

{i} colorless poisonous gas used mainly in the manufacture of cellulose acetate and aspirin (Chemistry)

the parent compound of this class, CH{2}C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas

Hyphenation

ke·tene

Etymology

[ 'kE-"tEn ] (noun.) 1907. International Scientific Vocabulary.