ketene
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noun \ˈkē-ˌtēn\Definition of KETENE
: a colorless poisonous gas C2H2O of penetrating odor used especially as an acetylating agent; also : any of various derivatives of this compound
Origin of KETENE
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First Known Use: 1907
ke·tene
noun \ˈkē-ˌtēn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of KETENE
: a colorless poisonous gas C2H2O of penetrating odor used especially as an acetylating agent; also : any of various derivatives of this compound
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