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Word: Acetone
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from acetic acid+ -one
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈasɪtəʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a colourless volatile liquid ketone made by oxidizing isopropanol, used as an organic solvent and synthetic reagent.
Short Definition:colourless volatile liquid ketone used as solvent
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