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acetone

ace·tone

US/ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ rare

noun

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the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics

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Origin

From acet- from acētum (“vinegar”). The -one was taken from margarone but further etymology is unclear. Doublet of ketone.

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