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ac·e·tone
\ˈasəˌtōn, ˈaas-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: German azeton, from azet- acet- + -on -one
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone CH3COCH3 occurring in pyroligneous acid, made by dehydrogenation of isopropyl alcohol or by bacterial fermentation (as of molasses or corn mash), and used chiefly as a solvent (as for cellulose acetate or cellulose nitrate) and in organic synthesis — called also dimethyl ketone, propanone; see ketone body |