aceto- en · X
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Latin acētum (“vinegar”), because acetic acid is a constituent of vinegar.
Meanings
- (morpheme) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group (CH₃CO-); e.g., acetophenone
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acet- | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
nb aceto- (containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group) · pt aceto- (containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group)