ch3coch3

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ch3coch3 - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  acetone \ac"e*tone\ ([a^]s"[-e]*t[=o]n), n. [See Acetic.]
     (Chem.)
     A volatile liquid (CH3.CO.CH3); pyroacetic spirit; methyl
     ketone; -- obtained by fermentation, the distillation of
     certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation of
     citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quicklime. It is
     commonly used as a solvent.
     [1913 Webster +PJC]
  
     Note: The term was once also applied to a number of bodies of
           similar constitution, more frequently called ketones.
           See Ketone.
           [1913 Webster +PJC]