aminoacetone

/əˌmaɪnoʊəsɪˈtoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A ketone that is the product of the breakdown of certain amino acids.

“Researchers studied the presence of aminoacetone in the urine of patients with a specific disease.”

Synonyms

  • ketoaldehyde
  • ketone body

Antonyms

  • amino acid
  • carbohydrate