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Propanon — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • acetone noun A colourless, strong-smelling liquid solvent that evaporates quickly; used to remove nail polish and to thin paints and resins.
  • propanone noun The systematic name of the simplest ketone with formula C₃H₆O, usually called acetone.

Senses

Propanon is used for these senses in English:

  • acetone (organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.
  • propanone (chemistry) The systematic name of the simplest ketone with formula C3H6O, usually called acetone.

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