Morpheme
-on(e)
Type
suffix
Denotation
chemical suffix denoting a compound containing a carbonyl functional group
Etymology
from ending of margarone, the ketone of margaric acid
Evidence
acetone, anemone, butanone, corticosterone, cortisone, histone, ketone, ketonuria, lactone, margarone, prednisone, progesterone, silicone, testosterone
