ketene

noun

  1. 1

    Any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R1R2C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides

  2. 2

    The parent compound of this class, CH2=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas

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