Acetonization

/ˌæsɪtənɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of converting something into acetone or an acetone-related compound, or treating with acetone.

Etymology

From acetone plus the suffix -ization (meaning the process of making or converting into), following English patterns for naming industrial or chemical processes.

Kelly Says

The -ization suffix marks processes that transform things—it's why we have 'oxidation' (turning something into an oxide) and 'acetonization' (turning something into acetone), giving chemists a consistent way to name their procedures.

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