metacetone
A colourless liquid obtained by distilling a mixture of sugar and limeA colourless liquid obtained by distilling a mixture of sugar and lime; a mixture of propionaldehyde and other materials
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete, uncountable)A colourless liquid obtained by distilling a mixture of sugar and lime; a mixture of propionaldehyde and other materials
Origin
From meta- + acetone, because formerly regarded as a polymeric modification of acetone.From meta- + acetone, because formerly regarded as a polymeric modification of acetone.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable