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acetamide

IPA: //əˈsɛtəˌmaɪd//

KK: /əˈsɛtəˌmaɪd/

noun

Definition: A white, crystalline substance made from acetic acid, often used as a solvent in various chemical processes and applications.

Example: Acetamide is often used in organic synthesis due to its properties as a solvent.

acetanilid

IPA: /əˈsiːtəˌnɪlɪd/

KK: /əˈsɛtənəˌlɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a derivative of acetanilide, often used in various chemical applications.

Example: Acetanilid was once commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever.

acetanilide

IPA: /ˌeɪsəˈnɪlaɪd/

KK: /əˈsētəˌnīˌlīd/

noun

Definition: A white solid substance that was once used in medicine to help with pain and fever, but is no longer commonly used because it can be harmful.

Example: Acetanilide was once a common ingredient in pain relief medications.

acetate

IPA: /ˈæs.ɪ.teɪt/

KK: /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that comes from acetic acid, often used in making fibers, films, or coatings.

Example: The artist used an acetate sheet to create a transparent overlay for her drawings.

acetated

IPA: //əˈsiːteɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈæsɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been combined with acetic acid, often used in chemistry or cooking.

Example: The chemist used acetated compounds in the experiment.

acetification

IPA: /ˌæsɪtəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæsɪtəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of turning alcohol into vinegar or a sour substance.

Example: The acetification of the wine resulted in a tangy flavor that many enjoyed.

acetify

IPA: /əˈsɛtəˌfaɪ/

KK: /əˈsɛtəˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something into acetic acid or vinegar.

Example: The process of fermentation can acetify the wine, turning it into vinegar.

acetin

IPA: /əˈsiːtɪn/

KK: /əˈsɛtɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is formed from acetic acid and is often used in various industrial applications.

Example: Acetin is commonly used in the production of various chemical compounds.

acetone

IPA: //ˈæs.ə.toʊn//

KK: /ˈæsɪtoʊn/

noun

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that easily evaporates and burns, commonly used as a solvent in various chemical processes.

Example: Acetone is commonly used in nail polish remover.

acetonic

IPA: /əˈsiːtənɪk/

KK: /əˈsiːtənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a chemical called acetone, which is a colorless liquid used as a solvent and in various chemical processes.

Example: The chemist used acetonic solvents for the reaction.

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