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acetonic

acetonic

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Containing or related to acetone
  • adjective
  • /ˌæsɪˈtoʊnɪk/
  • Specialized
: acetónico
  • He used an acetonic mixture as a solvent in his laboratory experiments.

Examples

  • Urine samples showing high acetonic content may indicate metabolic disorders.

  • The chemical reaction was performed in an acetonic solution.

  • The acetonic solution was used in the experiment.

  • Is this an acetonic compound?

  • The scientist prepared an acetonic solution to dissolve the organic compounds.

  • In the laboratory, we commonly use an acetonic solvent for various chemical reactions.

  • The acetonic properties of this compound make it useful for extracting essential oils.

Surface Forms

acetonic positive

Morphology

acetonic = acetone (transparent) = acetone + ic

Derived from the noun 'acetone' with the productive adjective-forming suffix '-ic', meaning 'relating to or containing acetone'.

Etymology

Acetonic comes from acetone, and acetone has the root acet- meaning 'vinegar' or 'acid', which helps explain its sharp smell. So acetonic means 'relating to' or 'containing' acetone, the solvent with a strong smell often used in nail polish remover.