'acetone' originates from the German word 'Aceton,' which was derived from the Latin word 'acetum,' meaning 'vinegar.' 'Contain' originates from the Latin word 'continere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'tenere' meant 'to hold.'

'Aceton' transformed into the English word 'acetone,' and 'continere' evolved into the English word 'contain' through Old French 'contenir.'

Initially, 'acetone' referred to a specific chemical compound, and 'contain' meant 'to hold together.' The combined term 'acetone-containing' now refers to any substance that includes acetone as a component.