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English word origin

Etymology of aceto-

From Latin acētum (“vinegar”), because acetic acid is a constituent of vinegar.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group (CH₃CO-); e.g., acetophenone

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From Latin acētum (“vinegar”), because acetic acid is a constituent of vinegar.

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