Ketone bodies have a characteristic smell, which can easily be detected in the breath of persons in ketosis and ketoacidosis. It is often described as fruity or like nail polish remover (which usually contains acetone or ethyl acetate).
kEtone bodiES HAVe A CHarActeriStIc SMell, whiCh cAn eASIlY Be deTecTed in the breatH Of peRsonS iN KeTOsIs and KEtoaCiDosiS. iT iS oFtEn deScribed as frUIty or lIke nail PolisH REmoVer (whIch usuaLly contaINS aceTOnE OR etHyL ACeTate).