acetone-drenched
|ac-e-tone-drenched|
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/ˈæsɪtoʊn drɛntʃt/
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/ˈæsɪtəʊn drɛntʃt/
soaked with acetone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetone-drenched' originates from the combination of 'acetone,' a solvent, and 'drenched,' meaning thoroughly soaked.
Historical Evolution
'acetone' comes from the Latin word 'acetum,' meaning vinegar, and 'drenched' from Old English 'drencan,' meaning to soak.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'drenched' meant 'to drink,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'soaked.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
saturated or soaked with acetone.
The cloth was acetone-drenched to remove the paint.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 19:57