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acetone-free

|ac-e-tone-free|

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🇺🇸

/ˈæsɪtoʊn friː/

🇬🇧

/ˈæsɪtəʊn friː/

without acetone

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetone-free' originates from the combination of 'acetone,' a solvent, and 'free,' meaning 'without.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'acetone-free' evolved as a descriptor for products that do not contain acetone, particularly in the beauty and cleaning industries.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without acetone,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes a product or substance that does not contain acetone.

This nail polish remover is acetone-free, making it gentler on nails.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 11:01