acetoacetic acid
ace·to·ace·tic acid
noun\ˌa-sə-(ˌ)tō-ə-ˈsē-tik-, ə-ˌsē-tō-\
Definition of ACETOACETIC ACID
: an unstable acid C4H6O3 that is a ketone body found in abnormal quantities in the blood and urine in some conditions (as diabetes)
Origin of ACETOACETIC ACID
part translation of German Azetessigsäure, from azet- acet- + Essigsäure acetic acid
First Known Use: circa 1900
Learn More About ACETOACETIC ACID
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: acetoacetic ester
Previous Word in the Dictionary: acetoacetanilide
All Words Near: acetoacetic acid
Previous Word in the Dictionary: acetoacetanilide
All Words Near: acetoacetic acid
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up acetoacetic acid? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
