Butanone

Full definition of butanone

Noun

1. (organic compound) A simple aliphatic ketone, CH₃CH₂COCH₃, prepared industrially as a solvent, for use in the manufacture of paints etc.

Synonyms

• 2-butanone
• ethylmethylketone
• methyl ethyl ketone (abbreviation: MEK)
• methylpropanone

Anagrams

• nanotube