acetonization
|ac-e-to-ni-za-tion|
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/ˌæsɪˌtoʊnɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌæsɪˌtəʊnɪˈzeɪʃən/
conversion to acetone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetonization' originates from 'acetone', specifically the word 'acetum', where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'acetum' transformed into the French word 'acétone', and eventually became the modern English word 'acetone' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'vinegar-like substance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a process involving acetone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting a substance into an acetone or an acetone derivative.
The acetonization of the compound was necessary for the experiment.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 17:06