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pentanone
noun
pen·ta·none
\ˈpentəˌnōn\
Definition of pentanone
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: either of two isomeric flammable liquid ketones derived from normal pentane: a : the unsymmetrical compound CH3CH2CH2COCH3 —called also methyl propyl ketone, 2-pentanone b : the symmetrical compound (C2H5)2CO obtainable from propionic acid —called also diethyl ketone, 3-pentanone, propione
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Origin and Etymology of pentanone
pentane + -one
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