ketones

[US]/[ˈkiːtəʊn]/
[UK]/[ˈkiːtoʊn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An organic compound containing a carbonyl group.; A metabolic product formed during the breakdown of fats in the body.; A ketone body.

Phrases & Collocations

detecting ketones

ketones in urine

high ketones levels

measuring ketones

ketones breath test

checking ketones

elevated ketones

ketones production

ketones body

testing for ketones

Example Sentences

the lab tested the patient's urine for ketones.

ketones are produced when the body breaks down fat for energy.

a ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates to encourage ketone production.

elevated ketone levels can indicate uncontrolled diabetes.

the chemist analyzed the sample for various ketones.

cyclopentanone is a cyclic ketone used in organic synthesis.

fasting can lead to increased ketone levels in the blood.

the doctor ordered a ketone test to assess the patient's condition.

acetone is a volatile ketone with a characteristic odor.

they studied the reaction mechanisms involving ketones and aldehydes.

the presence of ketones in the blood suggested a metabolic disorder.

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