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Meaning of ketene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R₁R₂C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides
  2. the parent compound of this class, CH₂=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas

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Español queteno

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B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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