butanone
/ˈbjuːtənoʊn/
noun
- A colorless liquid used as a solvent, especially in paints, glues, and cleaning products.
- The artist used a cleaner containing butanone to remove paint from her brushes.
- Workers in the factory wear gloves when handling butanone because it can irritate the skin.
- Butanone is often found in nail polish remover and some adhesives.