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acetoacetic acid
 

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Noun acetoacetic acid has 1 sense
  1. acetoacetic acid - unstable acid found in abnormal amounts in the blood and urine n some cases of impaired metabolism (as diabetes mellitus or starvation)
    --1 is a kind of     ketone body, acetone body

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Acetoacetic Acid

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A colorless liquid organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CO2H, produced during the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. It is an important intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and drugs.

Example Sentence: The acetoacetic acid levels in his urine indicated an abnormality in his metabolism.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to or derived from acetoacetic acid.

Example Sentence: The scientist performed an acetoacetic acid test to confirm the presence of ketones in the patient's blood.

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