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ACETONIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does acetonic mean?
• ACETONIC (adjective)
The adjective ACETONIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to acetone
Familiarity information: ACETONIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to acetone
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
acetone (the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics)
Derivation:
acetone (the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics)
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