acetone
noun
ac·e·tone
ˈa-sə-ˌtōn 
: a volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone C3H6O used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found in abnormal quantities in diabetic urine
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Hackman's toxicology test showed acetone levels at 5.3 mg/dl, where as reported normal endogenous acetone levels in blood are up to 0.3 mg/dL.
The findings are consistent with a prolonged level of fasting.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
As the acetone evaporates mid-air, the dopamine speeds up the substance's solidifying process, creating sticky, strong, spun fibers by pulling water away from the silk—something that would usually take hours.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
The biggest concern in the study, according to Ford, is the level of acetone, even though we are often exposed to the chemical at the nail salon.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
As the acetone evaporates mid-air, the dopamine speeds up the substance's solidifying process, creating sticky, strong, spun fibers by pulling water away from the silk—something that would usually take hours.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Wear gloves when touching household cleaners or chemicals, and do not use acetone nail polish removers.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
The biggest concern in the study, according to Ford, is the level of acetone, even though we are often exposed to the chemical at the nail salon.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acetone
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“Acetone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetone. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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acetone
noun
ac·e·tone
ˈas-ə-ˌtōn
: an easily evaporated fragrant flammable liquid compound used chiefly to dissolve or to make chemical compounds
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acetone
noun
ac·e·tone
ˈas-ə-ˌtōn
: 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
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