Meaning of the word acetone in English

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acetone

US /ˈæs.ə.t̬oʊn/
UK /ˈæs.ə.təʊn/
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Noun

a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, CH₃COCH₃, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of plastics.

Example:
She used acetone to remove the nail polish.
Acetone is a common solvent in laboratories.