acetonate

/əˌsɛtəˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into acetic acid, to treat with acetic acid

“The chemical process acetonated the solution, producing a strong acid smell.”

2. noun

a salt or ester of acetic acid

“The researcher studied the acetonate of the newly discovered compound.”

Synonyms

  • acetate
  • acetify

Antonyms

  • deacidify
  • neutralize