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noun
The systematic name of the simplest ketone with formula C3H6O, usually called acetone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: acetone, dimethyl ketone
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ketone, solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent
History
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