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acetone-saturated

|ac-e-tone-sat-u-rated|

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/ˈæsɪtoʊn ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

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/ˈæsɪtəʊn ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

filled with acetone

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetone-saturated' originates from the combination of 'acetone' and 'saturated'. 'Acetone' comes from the Latin word 'acetum', meaning 'vinegar', and 'saturated' comes from the Latin word 'saturatus', meaning 'filled'.

Historical Evolution

'Acetone' was derived from the French word 'acétone', which was adopted into English in the 19th century. 'Saturated' has been used in English since the 15th century, derived from the Latin 'saturatus'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'acetone' referred to a specific chemical compound, while 'saturated' meant 'filled to capacity'. The combination 'acetone-saturated' specifically refers to being filled with acetone.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completely soaked or filled with acetone.

The cloth was acetone-saturated, making it highly flammable.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 03:20