diacetone.
Two acetone substituents in another compound, especially in a sugar derivative
Meaning & usage
Two acetone substituents in another compound, especially in a sugar derivative
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- Latin acēscō Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tos Latin -tus Latin acētumder. English aceto- English acet- German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English acetone English diacetone From di- + acetone.
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