DictionaryRoot: acetum
Latin
acetum
vinegar
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noun
acetone
AS-ih-tohn/ˈæsɪtəʊn/
A liquid solvent used in nail polish remover and industry.
Etymology
The vinegar base and derivative suffix named this liquid as “a derivative of acetic acid.” Its name thus reflects a chemical relationship rather than its familiar use as a solvent.