methyl ethyl ketone

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methyl ethyl ketone [¦meth·əl ¦eth·əl ′kē‚tōn]

(organic chemistry)

CH₃COC₂H₅A water-soluble, colorless liquid that is miscible in oil; used as a solvent in vinyl films and nitrocellulose coatings, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. Also known as ethyl methyl ketone; MEK.

methyl ethyl ketone, MEK

A strong, aromatic, flammable solvent used in paints, varnishes, and lacquers.

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