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propanone

/ˈprəʊ.pə.nəʊn/

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noun

/ˈprəʊ.pə.nəʊn/C2formalscientific
  • ruПростейший кетон, легковоспламеняющаяся жидкость, широко используемая в качестве органического растворителя и материала для производства пластмасс.

The simplest ketone, a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as a material for making plastics.

uncountable

  1. C1formalscientific

    A colorless, highly flammable liquid organic compound, the simplest ketone, widely used as a solvent and in the production of plastics.

    ruПростейший кетон

    • Propanone is commonly used to remove nail polish.
    • The laboratory stored propanone in a well-ventilated area.
    • Propanone is a key ingredient in the production of certain plastics.

    Synonymsacetone