acetone-infused
|ac-e-tone-in-fused|
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/ˈæsɪˌtoʊn ɪnˈfjuzd/
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/ˈæsɪˌtəʊn ɪnˈfjuzd/
permeated with acetone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetone-infused' originates from 'acetone', a chemical compound, and 'infused', meaning to permeate or soak.
Historical Evolution
'acetone' comes from the Latin word 'acetum', meaning vinegar, and 'infused' from the Latin 'infundere', meaning to pour in.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'infused' meant 'to pour in', but over time it evolved to mean 'to permeate or soak'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or permeated with acetone.
The acetone-infused nail polish remover worked quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 22:40