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methyl ethyl ketone

 
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(¦meth·əl ¦eth·əl ′kē′tōn)

(organic chemistry) CH3COC2H5 A water-soluble, colorless liquid that is miscible in oil; used as a solvent in vinyl films and nitrocellulose coatings, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. Also known as ethyl methyl ketone; MEK.

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A strong, aromatic, flammable solvent used in paints, varnishes, and lacquers.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: colorless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid
  Synonym: butanone

 
 

 

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