acetone
pronunciation
How to pronounce acetone in British English:
UK [ˈæsɪtəʊn]
How to pronounce acetone in American English:
US [ˈæsɪtoʊn]
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- Noun:
- the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
Word Origin
- acetone (n.)
- colorless volatile liquid, 1839, literally "a derivative of acetic acid," from Latin acetum "vinegar" (see acetic) + Greek-based chemical suffix -one, which owes its use in chemistry to this word.
Example
- 1. Ammonia may be a sign of renalfailure and elevated acetone levels can indicate diabetes .
- 2. Some enthusiasts have even learned to purify their own cocaine , using acetone and coffee filters .
- 3. But should any of these activities ( acetone and hydrogen peroxide can be components for explosives ) be reported to and evaluated by law enforcement officials ?
- 4. The square and rectangular patterns are derived from divaricatic acid from evernia divaricata ( lichen ) , recrystallized from acetone .
- 5. Other popular cosmetics were an indelible pencil ( quite ordinary , not cosmetic ) and parquet lacquer with acetone coming complete .