Acetonize

Pronunciation: /əˈsitəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of acetonize

verb to treat with or convert into acetone

Example Sentences

A1 I acetonize my nails before applying nail polish.

A2 She acetonized the surface before painting it.

B1 The lab technician needs to acetonize the equipment before conducting the experiment.

B2 It is important to acetonize the glassware to ensure proper sterilization in the lab.

C1 The artist acetonized the canvas before starting the painting to create a smooth surface.

C2 The chemist acetonized the compound to purify it for further analysis.

Examples of acetonize in a Sentence

formal In the laboratory, scientists acetonize the samples before conducting the experiment.

informal Make sure to acetonize the surface before painting to ensure better adhesion.

slang I acetonized my nails before applying the polish for a longer-lasting manicure.

figurative She acetonized her thoughts before making a decision to clear her mind.

Grammatical Forms of acetonize

• past tense: acetonized
• plural: acetonizes
• comparative: more acetonized
• superlative: most acetonized
• present tense: acetonize
• future tense: will acetonize
• perfect tense: have acetonized
• continuous tense: is acetonizing
• singular: acetonize
• positive degree: acetonize
• infinitive: to acetonize
• gerund: acetonizing
• participle: acetonizing

Origin and Evolution of acetonize

First Known Use: 1848 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acetonize' originated from the chemical compound acetone.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a scientific context to refer to the process of converting a substance into acetone, the word 'acetonize' has evolved to also mean to treat or mix with acetone in various industries such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.