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acetate
acetazolamide
acetic
acetic acid
acetic anhydride
acetify
aceto-
acetohexamide
acetone
acetone body
acetonitrile
acetophenone
acetous
acetyl
acetyl coenzyme A
acetylate
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acetone
ac·e·tone [ ássə tn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
common solvent: a colorless flammable liquid with a slightly sweet smell. Use: paint and nail polish solvent, manufacture of organic chemicals. C3H6O
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