acetanion
|ac-e-ta-ni-on|
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/ˌæsɪˈtæniən/
negatively charged ion from acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetanion' originates from 'acetic acid', specifically the word 'acetate', where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'acetate' transformed into the term 'acetanion' to specifically denote the anionic form in chemical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to vinegar', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a negatively charged ion derived from acetic acid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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