Word of the Day — May 16, 2026

ketone

/ket-ON-e/nounPush me

Definition

A type of organic molecule your body produces when burning fat for energy instead of carbs.

any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals

Memory Hook

KETONE = KEY-TONE: the KEY fuel your body uses when carbs aren't available; it's a different TONE of energy metabolism.