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acetone
[ as-i-tohn ]
noun
- a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, flammable liquid, C 3 H 6 O, usually derived by oxidation of isopropyl alcohol or by bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates: used chiefly in paints and varnishes, as a general solvent, and in organic synthesis.
acetone
/ ˈæsɪˌtəʊn; ˌæsɪˈtɒnɪk /
noun
- a colourless volatile flammable pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of chemicals and as a solvent and thinner for paints, varnishes, and lacquers. Formula: CH 3 COCH 3 Systematic namepropanone
acetone
/ ă′ĭ-ō′ /
- A colorless, volatile, extremely flammable liquid ketone that is widely used as a solvent, for example in nail-polish remover. Chemical formula: C 3 H 6 O .
Derived Forms
- acetonic, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ··ٴDz· [as-i-, ton, -ik], adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of acetone1
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Example Sentences
He is trained to identify the presence of up to 10 flammable liquids, such as acetone and petrol, and has recently been working in the community on fire safety and prevention.
The video claims that the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority “boasts about blasting cancer-linked silver iodide mixed with acetone.”
I use acetone to remove the finish, and I can see how much plastic makeup has been applied to the leather.
The EPA said at the time that the plant generated hazardous waste including toluene, methylene chloride, acetone and methanol.
And there are hints too of chemical species with multiple carbon atoms, such as acetone, ethanol, and acetaldehyde.
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