thioketone

/θaɪəʊˈkɛtəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound containing a sulfur atom and a carbonyl group.

“The researcher studied the properties of thioketones in organic chemistry.”

2. chemistry

A class of organic compounds containing a sulfur atom and a carbonyl group.

“The professor lectured on the synthesis of thioketones in her chemistry class.”

Synonyms

  • sulfur-containing ketone
  • thioaldehyde

Antonyms

  • oxygen-containing ketone