ket-

variant of keto- before a vowel: ketene.

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keto- or (before a vowel) ket-

—*combining form*
	indicating that a chemical compound is a ketone or is derived from a ketone: ketose; ketoxime

ket- or (before a vowel) ket-

—*combining form*

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