Acet-

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛt/

Definitions of acet-

noun a chemical compound containing the acetyl group, such as acetaldehyde or acetaminophen

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy acetaminophen for my headache.

A2 The doctor prescribed me acetazolamide for altitude sickness.

B1 Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish remover.

B2 The laboratory technician analyzed the sample using acetonitrile as a solvent.

C1 The researcher synthesized a new acetophenone derivative for testing.

C2 Acetylation is a common chemical reaction in organic synthesis.

Examples of acet- in a Sentence

formal Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication used to reduce fever and relieve pain.

informal I always keep acetaminophen in my medicine cabinet for headaches.

slang I need to grab some acet from the store for this headache.

figurative His words had the same effect on her as acetaminophen, soothing her worries.

Grammatical Forms of acet-

• past tense: aceted
• plural: acets
• comparative: more acet
• superlative: most acet
• present tense: acet
• future tense: will acet
• perfect tense: have aceted
• continuous tense: am aceting
• singular: acet
• positive degree: very acet
• infinitive: to acet
• gerund: aceting
• participle: aceted

Origin and Evolution of acet-

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acet-' originated from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the prefix 'acet-' has been used in chemistry to denote compounds containing the acetyl group. It is commonly found in the names of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals.