acetone
/'æsitoun/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
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