acet-

acet-

variant of aceto-, especially before a vowel.
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aceto- or (before a vowel) acet-
 
combining form
containing an acetyl group or derived from acetic acid: acetone
 
[from Latin acētum vinegar]
 
acet- or (before a vowel) acet-
 
combining form
 
[from Latin acētum vinegar]

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acet- pref.
Variant of aceto-.

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