Monounsaturated fat. Definition. noun, plural: monounsaturated fats. An unsaturated fatty acid that contains only one double or triple bond in the carbon chain, and believed to be a dietary fat that helps reduce LDL cholesterol in blood. Supplement. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats are almonds, peanut oil, olive oil, canola, and avocados.
acetone body, ketone body - a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders.
Definition: A keytone is a compound containing a carbonyl functional group bridging two groups of atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RC(=O)R' where R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups. IUPAC ketone functional group names contain oxo or keto.Ketones are named by changing the-e on the end of the parent alkane name to-one. Examples: Acetone is a ketone. The carbonyl group is connected to the alkane propane, therefore the IUPAC name for acetone would be propanone.UPAC ketone functional group names contain oxo or keto. Ketones are named by changing the-e on the end of the parent alkane name to-one. Examples: Acetone is a ketone.