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Acetoacetic Acid.
Acetoacetic Acid - as a noun
Unstable acid found in abnormal amounts in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism (as diabetes mellitus or starvation)
Example Sentences
"The formation of acetoacetic acid is an important step in the process of ketogenesis."
"Biochemists often use acetoacetic acid as a reference standard in experiments."
"One of the characteristic reactions of acetoacetic acid is its ability to form a deep red color when reacted with ferric chloride."
"The concentration of acetoacetic acid can be measured using various analytical techniques."
"High levels of acetoacetic acid in the blood may indicate a metabolic disorder called diabetic ketoacidosis."
