Word: acetoacetate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
ce
to
a
ce
tate
Definition: Any salt or ester of acetoacetic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: aceto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone
Affix: acetate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any salt or ester of acetic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar