Acetone

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈæsÉ™toÊŠn/

Origin

See acetic. Compare ketone.

Full definition of acetone

Noun

1. (organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH₃)₂CO, used as a solvent.

Synonyms

• propanone
• propan-2-one
• dimethyl ketone