Alkenone

Noun

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Definitions

1.NounAny unsaturated aliphatic ketone

2.NounAny long-chain di-, tri- and tetra- unsaturated methyl and ethyl ketones that are synthesized by a limited number of haptophyte microalgae; the degree of unsaturation is a function of the water temperature

Synonyms

chain alkanone cycloalkenone alkenyl alkenal cycloalkanone alkenoyl ketoalkene alkenol alkenylalane hydroxyalkenal alkenoate

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