First Known Use: 1837
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acetone
noun ac·e·tone \ˈa-sə-ˌtōn\
Definition of ACETONE
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone C3H6O used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found in abnormal quantities in diabetic urine
— ac·e·ton·ic \ˌa-sə-ˈtä-nik\ adjective
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Origin of ACETONE
German Azeton, from Latin acetum
Rhymes with ACETONE
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acetone
noun ac·e·tone \ˈas-ə-ˌtōn\
Medical Definition of ACETONE
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone C3H6O used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found in abnormal quantities in diabetic urine—called also propanone
—ac·e·ton·ic \ˌas-ə-ˈtän-ik\ adjective
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