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 dimethyl ketone dimethyl ketone /daɪˈmiːθaɪl ˈkiːtoʊn/

noun

  1. The simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics  ( dimethyl ketone , propanone , acetone )
    the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
      Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.
    Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.


 Nervi Nervi /ˈnɛrvi/

noun

  1. Italian architect who pioneered in the use of reinforced concrete (1891-1979)  ( Nervi , Pier Luigi Nervi )
    Italian architect who pioneered in the use of reinforced concrete (1891-1979)


 hostage hostage /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/

noun

  1. A prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms  ( hostage , surety )
    a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms


 Seville orange Seville orange /səˈvɪl ˈɔrɪndʒ/

noun

  1. Highly acidic orange used especially in marmalade  ( bitter orange , Seville orange , sour orange )
    highly acidic orange used especially in marmalade
  2. Any of various common orange trees yielding sour or bitter fruit; used as grafting stock  ( bigarade , bitter orange , bitter orange tree , Citrus aurantium , marmalade orange , Seville orange , sour orange )
    any of various common orange trees yielding sour or bitter fruit; used as grafting stock