acetone (Meaning)

Wordnet

acetone (n)

the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics

Webster

acetone (n.)

A volatile liquid consisting of three parts of carbon, six of hydrogen, and one of oxygen; pyroacetic spirit, -- obtained by the distillation of certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation of citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quicklime.

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the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plasticsA volatile liquid consisting of three parts

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Acetone, a common solvent, is widely used in nail polish removers for its effective paint-dissolving properties.

When conducting experiments in the laboratory, researchers often utilize acetone as a cleaning agent for glassware.

The distinct smell of nail polish is often attributed to the presence of acetone in its formulation.

Acetone is a volatile solvent that evaporates quickly, making it suitable for various industrial applications.