# acetate vs acetone

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### acetate
*noun · IPA /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ · frequency rank #23,738*
Any ester or salt of acetic acid.

### acetone
*noun · IPA /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ · frequency rank #37,307*
A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH₃)₂CO, used as a solvent.

## Source
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