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Meaning of acetonate in English:

acetonate

noun

Chemistry

  • A salt or ester of acetonic acid. In later use also: an addition compound, complex, etc., of acetone or one of its derivatives.

Pronunciation

acetonate

/aˈsɛtəneɪt/ /ˈasɪtəʊneɪt/ /asɪˈtəʊneɪt/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William A. Miller (1817–1870), chemist. From acetone + -ate, after acetonic.