Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-set-oh-in]
- /əˈsɛt oʊ ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-set-oh-in]
- /əˈsɛt oʊ ɪn/
Definitions of acetoin word
- noun acetoin a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences. 1
- noun acetoin (organic chemistry) The compound 3-hydroxybutanone CH3-CO-CH(OH)-CH3 that is one of the constituents of the flavour of butter. 0
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Parts of speech for Acetoin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acetoin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
acetoin usage trend in Literature
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See also
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