acetone
Pronunciation: /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/
The English word “acetone” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
Etymology
From acet- from acētum (“vinegar”). The -one was taken from margarone but further etymology is unclear. Doublet of ketone.
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More English words
- acetomorphine
- acetonaphthone
- acetonate
- acetonation
- acetone peroxide
- acetonedicarboxylic acid
- acetonemia
- acetonemic
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