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Dimethyl Ketone

Description:

Dimethyl ketone, also known as acetone, is a colorless liquid and the simplest type of ketone. It has a distinct odor and is highly flammable. Dimethyl ketone is commonly used as a solvent in various industries and is an essential organic compound for many chemical processes.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. A colorless and volatile liquid ketone with the chemical formula CH3COCH3.

2. A chemical compound widely used as a solvent and in manufacturing other chemicals.

Verb:

1. To use or apply dimethyl ketone as a solvent or in a chemical process.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The laboratory assistant spilled a few drops of dimethyl ketone on the floor.

"I need to handle dimethyl ketone with caution due to its flammable nature."

2. Dimethyl ketone is commonly used in the production of various plastics.

"The manufacturing plant requires a large amount of dimethyl ketone to produce the desired plastic components."

Verb:

1. The chemist decided to dimethyl ketone in the reaction to dissolve the solid compound.

"It is crucial to correctly dimethyl ketone when performing this reaction."

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