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acetoin

a·cet·o·in
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-set-oh-in]
    • /əˈsɛt oʊ ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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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.

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