ACETONE


Meaning of ACETONE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-sə-ˌtōn ]

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 ˌa-sə-ˈtä-nik adjective

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