acetylacetone
|a-ce-tyl-a-ce-tone|
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/əˌsiːtəlˈæsɪˌtoʊn/
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/əˌsiːtəlˈæsɪˌtəʊn/
chemical solvent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylacetone' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'acetone', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'acetone' is a simple ketone.
Historical Evolution
'acetylacetone' was formed by combining the terms 'acetyl' and 'acetone' to describe its chemical structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to its chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless liquid diketone used as a solvent and in the synthesis of metal acetylacetonates.
Acetylacetone is often used in the preparation of metal complexes.
Synonyms
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