acetone

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acetone

A scientist carefully pours acetone from a labeled bottle into a beaker.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone: Acetone is the simplest and most important ketone, with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂CO. It is a common organic solvent and a key industrial chemical used in manufacturing various products.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Acetone is often used to remove nail polish.
    • The laboratory uses acetone as a solvent to clean glassware.
    • Acetone is a byproduct of the body's metabolism of fat.
Advanced Usage
  • In industrial contexts: Acetone is frequently mentioned as a precursor or solvent in chemical synthesis.
    • Acetone is a crucial starting material for the production of plexiglass.
  • In medical/physiological contexts: Refers to its presence as a ketone body.
    • High levels of acetone on the breath can be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ketone (n): The class of organic compounds to which acetone belongs.
    • Acetone is the simplest member of the ketone family.
  • Acetonic (adj): Relating to or containing acetone.
    • The acetonic smell was noticeable in the room.
Synonyms
  • Propanone: The systematic IUPAC name for acetone.
  • Dimethyl ketone: Another chemical name for acetone.
Related Phrases
  • Acetone body: Another term for a ketone body, like acetone, produced during fat metabolism.
  • Acetone peroxide: A high explosive compound made from acetone, hydrogen peroxide, and an acid.
acetone

A scientist carefully pours acetone from a labeled bottle into a beaker.

Noun
  1. the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics

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