acetone
noun/ˈæsɪtoʊn/
Frequency rank: #15,787 most common English word
Meaning
A colorless, volatile liquid chemical compound used as a solvent, commonly found in nail polish remover.
Example sentence
She used acetone to remove the nail polish from her fingers.
Synonyms & related words
- solvent
- thinner
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