acetone-soaked
|ac-e-tone-soaked|
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/ˈæsɪtoʊn soʊkt/
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/ˈæsɪtəʊn səʊkt/
saturated with acetone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetone-soaked' originates from the combination of 'acetone,' a solvent, and 'soaked,' meaning saturated or drenched.
Historical Evolution
'acetone' comes from the French word 'acétone,' which was derived from the Latin 'acetum' meaning 'vinegar.' 'Soaked' comes from the Old English 'socian,' meaning 'to steep.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'soaked' meant 'to steep in liquid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
saturated or drenched with acetone.
The acetone-soaked cloth was used to remove the paint.
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Last updated: 2025/06/10 03:59