acetone
/ˈæsɪtoʊn/
noun
- A clear, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly and is used as a solvent to dissolve substances like paint, glue, or nail polish.
- She used acetone to remove the old nail polish from her nails.
- Acetone is a common ingredient in many household cleaning products.
- The artist cleaned her paintbrushes with acetone after using oil paints.