Look up: acetone

1. acetone
   [n] - the simplest ketone
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2. Acetone
   A chemical found in the blood when the body uses fat instead of glucose for energy. When acetone is present it can mean that the cells do not have enough insulin.
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3. Acetone
   A highly flammable organic compound in which acetylene is dissolved to enable it to be safely stored and transported.
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4. Acetone
   Often used as a solvent. Used in acetylene cylinders to dissolve and stabilize acetylene under high pressure. Symbol C₃H₆O Also known as Dimethyl Ketone, Propanone
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5. Acetone
   The simplest ketone. A highly flammable, water soluble solvent. Flash point of 0°F. Explosive limits of 2.6% to 12.8%
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6. Acetone
   Acetone: In the body, a chemical that is formed when the body uses fat instead of glucose (sugar) for energy. The formation of acetone means that cells lack insulin or cannot effectively use available insulin to burn glucose for energy. Acetone passes through the body into the urine as one of the so...
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7. Acetone
   A solvent chemical used in certain processing solutions that contain materials not normally soluble in water.
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8. Acetone
   Ac'e·tone noun [ See Acetic .] (Chemistry) A volatile liquid consisting of three parts of carbon, six of hydrogen, and one of oxygen; pyroacetic spirit, -- obtained by the distillation of certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation ...
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9. acetone
   <chemical> A colourless, flammable liquid which is used as a solvent (it is most familiar as the solvent in nail polish remover). The simplest ketone, it mixes with water, ethyl alcohol, and most oils. ... It melts at -95.4 deg C. And boils at 56.2 deg C. It is naturally found in very tiny qua...
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10. acetone
    propanone noun the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
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11. acetone
    (as´ә-tōn) a compound, CH3·CO·CH3, with a characteristic odor; it is used as a solvent and as an antiseptic. Acetone is one of the ketone bodies produced in abnormal amounts in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and metabolic acidosis. See also ketosis.
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12. Acetone
    • (n.) A volatile liquid consisting of three parts of carbon, six of hydrogen, and one of oxygen; pyroacetic spirit, -- obtained by the distillation of certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation of citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quicklime.
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13. acetone
    organic solvent of industrial and chemical significance, the simplest and most important of the aliphatic (fat-derived) ketones. Pure acetone is a ... [3 related articles]
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14. Acetone
    CH3COCH3 Molar mass: 58.07914
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15. acetone
    acetone 1. A colorless, volatile, extremely flammable liquid ketone widely used as an organic solvent. 2. An organic compound produced in excessive amounts in diabetic acidosis.
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16. acetone
    Type: Term Pronunciation: as′e-tōn Definitions: 1. A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid; extremely small amounts are found in normal urine, but larger quantities occur in the urine and blood of people with diabetes, sometimes imparting an ethereal odor to the urine and breath. Acetone ...
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17. Acetone
    A solvent chemical used in certain processing solutions that contain materials not normally soluble in water
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18. Acetone
    An organic liquid chemical used in the manufacture of some types of film cement. Also used to clean film splicing equipment. (Film Editing)
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19. acetone
    An organic solvent of industrial and chemical significance, acetone is capable of dissolving many fats, resins and cellulose esters. It is used extensively in the manufacture of artificial fibres and explosives, as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals, and as a solvent for vinyl and acrylic re...
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20. Acetone
    A chemical that is often found in fingernail polish, polish removers, astringents and other cleaners/stripping solutions. Because acetone can cause low levels of oxygen, it is important to use the chemical in a well ventilated area during pregnancy.
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21. acetone
    acetone (ăs'itōn) , dimethyl ketone (dīmeth'ul kē'tōn) , or 2-propanone (prō'punōn) , CH3COCH3, colorless, flammable liquid. Acetone melts at -94.8°C and boils at 56.2°C. It is the simplest aliphatic ketone. Acetone is widely used in ...
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22. Acetone
    Acetone is the simplest and most important of the ketones. It is a colourless liquid with a mildly pungent and somewhat aromatic odour. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate and as a solvent for cellulose acetate and nitro-cellulose. It is used as a carrier for acetylene, and as a raw mate...
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23. acetone
    Common name for propanone
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24. Acetone
    (C3H6O) is a carbonyl compound that is found in the atmosphere as a reactive gas. Acetone is considered to be a volatile organic compound (VOC), which is emitted into the atmosphere by industrial processes. Acetone has been linked to the formation of ozone in the troposphere due to the fact that it is a source of free radicals.
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25. acetone
    (as;ue-ton) A ketone body produced as a result of the oxidation of fats.
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