Definition of acetone
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone C3H6O used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found in abnormal quantities in diabetic urine
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First: Reader discretion is advised The Ultra-Ever Dry coatings in their liquid state are based on xylene (bottom coat) and acetone (top coat) and emit powerful amounts of fumes.
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Upholstery Carefully blot up excess polish, then apply a small amount of acetone to the stain, using an eye dropper.
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Step 2: Wipe the shafts down with acetone to remove any sap, then lightly sand them.
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There were 40 gallons of acetone in the apartment of the suspected bomber.
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The Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Department responded to the Life Storage facility at 3190 Pullman St. after a report of an acetone-like odor at about 2:10 p.m., said Capt.
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There were 40 gallons of acetone in the apartment of the suspected bomber.
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The spill initially was thought to be all acetone — a solvent used in many nail polish removers that can irritate the nose, throat, eye and skin at moderate to high levels of exposure.
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There were 40 gallons of acetone in the apartment of the suspected bomber.
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Origin and Etymology of acetone
borrowed from French acétone, from (esprit pyro-)acétique, literally, "pyro-acetic spirit," an earlier name for acetone + -one -one
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