acetone acetone /ˈæsɪˌtoʊn/

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.