Acetonic

/ˌæsɪˈtɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, containing, or derived from acetone; having the properties or characteristics of acetone.

Etymology

From acetone plus the suffix -ic (relating to), creating an adjective to describe things connected to or resembling acetone.

Kelly Says

The -ic suffix is chemistry's way of saying 'made of' or 'like'—so acetonic just means 'acetone-like' or 'acetone-related,' which is why chemists can quickly describe the nature of a compound or reaction without lengthy explanations.

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