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アセトン

aseton

A colorless, volatile solvent used in chemistry and industry.

Science & MedicinePure Gairaigo

Meaning

A common organic solvent used in laboratories, cleaners, and manufacturing. It is the standard English term for the chemical substance.

  • chemical solvent
  • laboratory and industrial use

Examples

Example Sentences

アセトンは、マニキュアを落と(おと)す際の(さいの)除光(じょこう)液(えき)として広く(ひろく)使わ(つかわ)れている。

Acetone is widely used as a nail polish remover.

Source: Internal

化学(かがく)実験(じっけん)では、器具(きぐ)の洗浄(せんじょう)にアセトンが頻繁(ひんぱん)に用い(もちい)られる。

In chemical experiments, acetone is frequently used to clean equipment.

Source: Internal

この溶剤(ようざい)の主成分(しゅせいぶん)はアセトンであり、非常に(ひじょうに)揮発性(きはつせい)が高い(たかい)。

The main component of this solvent is acetone, and it is highly volatile.

Source: Internal

Related

アルコール

arukooru

Alcohol; also an alcoholic drink or alcohol-based sanitizer.

エステル

esuteru

An ester, a chemical compound derived from an acid and an alcohol.

イオン

ion

A charged atom or molecule.

See Also

アクセント

akusento

Technology & Media

A prominent sound, mark, or stylistic highlight, especially in language or music.

アセスメント

asesumento

Business & Work

An assessment or evaluation.

セントポーリア

sentopooria

Home & Lifestyle

A popular flowering houseplant with fuzzy leaves and violet-like blooms.

セプトゥアギンタ

seputuaginta

Society & Institutions

The earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.

Entry Questions

What does アセトン mean in Japanese?

アセトン means A colorless, volatile solvent used in chemistry and industry.

How do you read アセトン?

アセトン is read as あせとん and romanized as aseton.

What type of gairaigo is アセトン?

アセトン is listed as Pure Gairaigo.

What category is アセトン in?

アセトン is in the Science & Medicine category.

Source Details

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JMdict.2026-04-17
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