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- /ˈmɛθ əl ˈe-thəl ˈki toʊn/
- /ˈmeθɪl ˈeθɪl ˈkiː.təʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈmɛθ əl ˈe-thəl ˈki toʊn/
Definitions of methyl ethyl ketone words
- noun methyl ethyl ketone a colorless, flammable liquid, C 4 H 8 O, produced by synthesis or fermentation: used chiefly as a solvent, as a paint remover, and in the manufacture of plastics. Abbreviation: MEK. 1
- noun methyl ethyl ketone a highly flammable liquid, CH3COCH2CH3, used as a solvent; butanone 0
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Origin of methyl ethyl ketone
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80
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Parts of speech for Methyl ethyl ketone
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methyl ethyl ketone popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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