Ketole
ketole ke·tole (kē’tōl’)
n.
See indole.
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[ki-tol-uh-sis] /kɪˈtɒl ə sɪs/ noun, plural ketolyses [ki-tol-uh-seez] /kɪˈtɒl əˌsiz/ (Show IPA). Chemistry. 1. the breaking down of ketones. ketolytic ke·to·lyt·ic (kē’tō-lĭt’ĭk) adj. Relating to or causing the decomposition of ketones. Used especially of the oxidation products of glucose and similar substances.
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