n.
Pronunciation: ' a-s ə - ˌ t ō n
Function: noun
Etymology: German Azeton, from Latin acetum
Date: circa 1839
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone C 3 H 6 O used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found in abnormal quantities in diabetic urine
– ac · e · ton · ic \ ˌ a-s ə - ' tä-nik \ adjective