Synonyms of butanone
5 similar words
Another word for butanone is 2-butanone. Other synonyms of butanone are ethylmethylketone, methylpropanone and MEK.
Synonyms and similar words for butanone
nounA simple aliphatic ketone, CH₃CH₂COCH₃, prepared industrially as a solvent, for use in the...
- 2-butanoneSynonym of butanone.
- MEKA Papuan people living in Indonesia.
- methyl ethyl ketoneSynonym of butanone (CH₃CH₂COCH₃).
- ethylmethylketoneSynonym of butanone.
- methylpropanoneSynonym of butanone.
Meaning of butanone
- noun A simple aliphatic ketone, CH₃CH₂COCH₃, prepared industrially as a solvent, for use in the manufacture of paints, parts cleaning, and other tasks.
Questions about synonyms of butanone
- What is another word for butanone?
- Butanone has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as 2-butanone, ethylmethylketone, methylpropanone and MEK.
- What does butanone mean?
- Butanone means a simple aliphatic ketone, CH₃CH₂COCH₃, prepared industrially as a solvent, for use in the manufacture of paints, parts cleaning, and other tasks.
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