Definition

A clear, colorless liquid that is flammable and used in various products like paints, adhesives, and cleaning fluids.

Example

Butanone is commonly used as a solvent in the manufacturing of plastics.

Conversation

Have you ever used butanone for your art projects?

Yeah, I used it as a solvent for my paints once.

I heard it's great for cleaning brushes too.

Definitely! It really helps to get rid of stubborn paint.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Butanone is formed from "butane" (from the Greek "buthanos", meaning four) and "-one" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a ketone). The word refers to a four-carbon ketone compound, specifically a type of solvent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'four' ('butane') and remember that butanone is a four-carbon compound that is a type of ketone.

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