acetoacetate

noun

ace·​to·​ac·​e·​tate ˌas-ə-tō-ˈas-ə-ˌtāt How to pronounce acetoacetate (audio) ə-ˈsēt-ō- How to pronounce acetoacetate (audio)
: a salt or ester of acetoacetic acid

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“Acetoacetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetoacetate. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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