| a colorless, volatile, water-soluble, flammable liquid, C3H6O, 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. |
acetone ac·e·tone (ās'ĭ-tōn')
n.
A colorless, volatile, extremely flammable liquid ketone widely used as an organic solvent.
An organic compound produced in excessive amounts in diabetic acidosis.
| acetone (ās'ĭ-tōn') Pronunciation Key
A colorless, volatile, extremely flammable liquid ketone that is widely used as a solvent, for example in nail-polish remover. Chemical formula: C3H6O. |