Acetone: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'acetone' derives from the Latin word 'acetum', meaning vinegar. Acetone was first discovered in 1606 by the chemist Johannes Tholden, who identified it as a component of acetic acid. In the 19th century, it was isolated from the destructive distillation of wood and applied in various chemical processes. The systematic study of acetone began in the early 20th century when it became important due to its role as a solvent in both laboratory and industrial settings. Its commercial production started with the development of more efficient methods to extract acetone during the manufacturing of butanol, leading to its widespread use in various applications, including in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as an important solvent in chemical reactions.

Ranked #11,027, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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