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- noun Plural form of
ketone .
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Examples
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When these protein molecules are broken down, they release particles called ketones and ammonia.
Dr. Harold Katz: The Latest Hollywood Diet May Cause Bad Breath Dr. Harold Katz 2010
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In place of glucose, the liver uses fat molecules to make acetoacetate and hydroxybutyrate, two compounds known as ketones.
THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010
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That process creates chemical byproducts called ketones; one of those, acetone, has a distinct fruity smell that sometimes becomes detectable on the breath.
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That process creates chemical byproducts called ketones; one of those, acetone, has a distinct fruity smell that sometimes becomes detectable on the breath.
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In place of glucose, the liver uses fat molecules to make acetoacetate and hydroxybutyrate, two compounds known as ketones.
THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010
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When these protein molecules are broken down, they release particles called ketones and ammonia.
Dr. Harold Katz: The Latest Hollywood Diet May Cause Bad Breath Dr. Harold Katz 2010
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And MCT converts easily to ketones, which is a good thing since ketones are a great fuel.
Metabolism and ketosis | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2007
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Though the lucky bite-free might have a higher ratio of "sweet-smelling sweat" in compounds called ketones that can mask the scent of attractive chemicals to mosquitoes, don't fret if you're one of the bitten.
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Though the lucky bite-free might have a higher ratio of "sweet-smelling sweat" in compounds called ketones that can mask the scent of attractive chemicals to mosquitoes, don't fret if you're one of the bitten.
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That is interesting that the ketones are a test to see if people have reduced their carbs enough - I guess because if they have ketones that means they are losing weight because they are burning fat, right?
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