hydroxyacetone
|hy-drox-y-ac-e-tone|
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/haɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtoʊn/
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/haɪˌdrɒksiˈæsɪtəʊn/
ketone with hydroxyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hydroxyacetone' originates from combining 'hydroxy-' meaning 'containing hydroxyl' and 'acetone' from the Latin 'acetum' meaning 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'hydroxyacetone' was formed by combining the prefix 'hydroxy-' with 'acetone', a term used in chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a chemical compound with a hydroxyl group and a ketone group, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a simple ketone with a hydroxyl group, used in various chemical applications.
Hydroxyacetone is often used in the production of certain polymers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 10:12