acetoacetic acid
noun
ace·to·ace·tic acid
ˌa-sə-(ˌ)tō-ə-ˈsē-tik- 
ə-ˌsē-tō-
: an unstable acid C4H6O3 that is a ketone body found in abnormal quantities in the blood and urine in some conditions (such as diabetes)
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“Acetoacetic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetoacetic%20acid. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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