ac·e·tone
n : 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 adj
        
Similar sounding terms: ac·e·tin acet·o·in
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