n. The systematic name of the simplest ketone with formula C3H6O, usually called acetone.
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n. the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
Word Usage
"Oxidative properties of nitrous oxide were shown on a glowing wooden stick, burning sulphur, ethanol and propanone applied on cotton, and steel wool."