释义 |
re·duc·tone \-kˌtōn\ noun (-s) Etymology: reduction + -one : any of a class of reducing enediol aldehydes or ketones RC(OH) . C(OH)COR; especially : a crystalline osone HOCH2COCHO or a tautomer [as HOCH = C(OH)CHO] that is a strong reducing agent in alkaline solution and is obtained from glucose by alkaline degradation or from dihydroxy-acetone by oxidation; hydroxy-pyruvaldehyde < ascorbic acids … may be considered as reductones — W.W.Pigman & R.M.Goepp †1946 > |