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Noun butanone has 1 sense
  1. butanone, methyl ethyl ketone - colorless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid
    --1 is a kind of ketone

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Butanone

Definition:

Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), is an organic compound with the formula C4H8O.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Chemistry: Butanone is commonly used as a solvent in various chemical reactions and manufacturing processes.
  2. Industrial: It is widely utilized in the production of plastics, textiles, and rubber products.
  3. Paints and Coatings: Butanone is a key component in the formulation of paints, varnishes, and adhesives.

Examples:

Noun: I used butanone as a solvent to dissolve the compound.

Noun: The factory workers wear protective masks while handling butanone.

Noun: The newly developed paint has a high concentration of butanone for quick drying.

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