Noun: propanone 'prow-pu,nown
- The simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
"propanone is commonly used as nail polish remover";
- acetone, dimethyl ketone
Derived forms: propanones
Type of: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, ketone, resolvent, solvent
Encyclopedia: Propanone