Acetone Definition & Meaning

acetone
noun
  1. the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics

"Acetone" in song lyrics

See how acetone is used in real songs:

  • "You falls too short, so I be tall in your acetone"
    Simplé E — Play My Funk
  • "gas mileage using acetone"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ir dibenzyl acetone"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "acetone"

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