osone

noun

ˈōˌsōn

plural -s

: a compound that contains two alpha carbonyl groups and is obtained by hydrolyzing an osazone

xylose osone HOCH₂(CHOH)₂COCHO

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary -ose entry 2 + -one; originally formed as German oson

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