acetonitrile
/ˌæsɪtoʊˈnaɪtrɪl/
noun
- A colorless liquid used as a solvent in chemistry and industry, often to dissolve other substances.
- The lab technician used acetonitrile to clean the glassware.
- Spills of acetonitrile should be handled with care because it is flammable.
- Acetonitrile is a common solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing.