cyclohexanone
/ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛksəˌnoʊn/
noun
- A colorless liquid chemical compound used as a solvent and in making nylon and other synthetic materials.
- Workers handling cyclohexanone must wear protective gloves because it can irritate the skin.
- Cyclohexanone is an important intermediate in the production of nylon.
- The factory uses cyclohexanone to dissolve resins for industrial coatings.