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acetoacetic acid

ace·to·ace·tic acid [ ˌa-sə-(ˌ)tō-ə-ˈsē-tik-]

acetoacetic acid

noun

[ˌa-sə-(ˌ)tō-ə-ˈsē-tik-]

Definition of acetoacetic acid

: an unstable acid C₄H₆O₃ that is a ketone body found in abnormal quantities in the blood and urine in some conditions (such as diabetes)

First Known Use of acetoacetic acid

1877, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acetoacetic acid

partial translation of German Acetessigsäure, from acet- acet- + Essigsäure "acetic acid"

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