1) Colorless solvent 2) Common solvent 3) Dimethyl ketone 4) Dissolvent 5) Dissolver 6) Dissolving agent 7) Flammable chemical 8) Flammable solvent 9) Household chemical 10) Industrial solvent 11) Ketone 12) Lab solvent 13) Laboratory cleaner 14) Manicure destroyer 15) Nail polish remover 16) Organic solvent
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• (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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A highly flammable organic compound in which acetylene is dissolved to enable it to be safely stored and transported.
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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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(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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CH3COCH3 Molar mass: 58.07914
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<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 quantities in the body fluids and tissues of healthy ...
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A solvent chemical used in certain processing solutions that contain materials not normally soluble in water
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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 resins, lacquers, paints, inks, cosmetics (such as n...
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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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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 of citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quickl...
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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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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-called ketone bodies. Acetone is highly volatile....
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(as;ue-ton) A ketone body produced as a result of the oxidation of fats.
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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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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 material for the chemical synthesis of a wide range of...
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A solvent chemical used in certain processing solutions that contain materials not normally soluble in water.
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A byproduct of fat metabolism. One of three ketone body substances. Builds to high levels during periods of stress, infection, etc possibly leading to Diabetic ketoacidosis, a very serious condition. It can sometimes be smelled on the breath of those in, or about to enter, DKA as a fruity (nail polish remover, or lacquer thinner) sort of smell. It ...
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Translations for „Acetone“ Become a Premium Member today! Colourless, highly flammable and aromatic smelling liquid (dimethylketone), which is used as a solvent for many paints, varnishes and resins. The smell is typical of nail polish remover or for the glue eagle owl. In wine, acetone can be formed during fermentation by butyri...
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Often used as a solvent. Used in acetylene cylinders to dissolve and stabilize acetylene under high pressure. Symbol C
3H
6O Also known as Dimethyl Ketone, Propanone
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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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Common name for propanone
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An oxidation or fermentation-derived liquid used in nail polish remover; sometimes causes nails to peel.
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a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, flammable liquid, CHO, usually derived by oxidation of isopropyl alcohol or by bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates: used chiefly in paints and varnishes, as a general solvent, and in organic synthesis. Also called
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A flammable solvent used in some prop/costume-making processes. Used by make-up artists to remove skin adhesive from the netting of wigs and moustaches by immersing the item in an acetone bath, then removing the softened glue residue with a stiff brush. Also one of the primary components of some nail polish removers.
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