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acetone

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Main Entry:
ac·e·tone 
          Listen to the pronunciation of acetone
Pronunciation:
\ˈa-sə-ˌtōn\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
German Azeton, from Latin acetum
Date:
circa 1839
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone C3H6O used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found in abnormal quantities in diabetic urine
ac·e·ton·ic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of acetonic \ˌa-sə-ˈtä-nik\ adjective


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