acetophenone
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/ˌæsɪtoʊfəˈnoʊn/
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/ˌæsɪtəʊfəˈnəʊn/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetophenone' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' from 'acetic acid' and 'phenone' from 'phenyl' and 'ketone'.
Historical Evolution
'acetophenone' was derived from the combination of 'aceto-' and 'phenone' in the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/19 19:21