acetine
|ac-e-tine|
C2
/ˈæsɪtiːn/
derived from acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetine' originates from 'acetic acid', specifically the word 'acetum', where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'acetum' transformed into the modern English word 'acetine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to vinegar', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound derived from acetic acid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from acetic acid.
Acetine is used in various industrial applications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 06:36