Etymology

aceto-

Today it means: Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group (CH₃CO-); e.g., acetophenone Full definition →

Latin acētum
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  1. Latin · derived fromacētum“vinegar”
  2. English todayaceto-

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

Words from the same roots

Latinacētum all →

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