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ke·tene  (ktn)
n.
A pungent, toxic, colorless gas, C2H2O, used chiefly as an acetylation agent.
ketene [ˈkiːtiːn ˈkɛt-]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless irritating toxic gas used as an acetylating agent in organic synthesis. Formula: CH2:CO Also called ethonone
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