Etymograph

English

acetone

From acet- from acētum (“vinegar”).

The story

The -one was taken from margarone but further etymology is unclear.uncertain The source flags this step as uncertain.

Today it means

noun A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH₃)₂CO, used as a solvent.

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Etymograph / acetone