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(organic chemistry) The derivative of camphor, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione, that has a second carbonyl group.
Use ketocamphor when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ketocamphor means (organic chemistry) The derivative of camphor, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione, that has a second carbonyl group.
Common synonyms include bornanedione, oxocamphor.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use ketocamphor where its definition matches the intended context.
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