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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.

acetazolamide

IPA: //ˌæsɪtəˈzoʊləˌmaɪd//

KK: /ˌæsɪtəˈzoʊləˌmaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of medication that helps reduce pressure in the eyes, treat fluid retention, and prevent altitude sickness by blocking a specific enzyme in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed acetazolamide to help manage my glaucoma.

acetic

IPA: /əˈsiːtɪk/

KK: /əˈsiːtɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or contains a type of acid found in vinegar.

Example: The recipe called for acetic acid to enhance the flavor of the dish.

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.

acetonitrile

IPA: //əˌsiːtəˈnaɪtraɪl//

KK: /ˌæsɪˈtoʊnaɪtraɪl/

noun

Definition: A colorless liquid that is a type of organic compound, used mainly in chemical processes and as a solvent.

Example: Acetonitrile is commonly used as a solvent in chemical reactions.

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