NYT Dictionary
ACETONE
/ˈæ.sə.toʊn/NounAC-e-toneac-e-tone · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH₃)₂CO, used as a solvent.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From acet- from acētum (“vinegar”). The -one was taken from margarone but further etymology is unclear. Doublet of ketone.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: