丙酮

bǐngtóng

noun #24,812

Meanings

1 acetone
2 propanone (CH₃COCH₃)

Characters

third (heavenly stem), C (in chemistry naming)

ketone (chemistry)

Examples

HSK 5

洗甲水的主要成分是丙酮。

Xǐ jiǎ shuǐ de zhǔyào chéngfèn shì bǐngtóng.

The main ingredient of nail polish remover is acetone.

HSK 6

丙酮挥发性很强，使用时要注意通风。

Bǐngtóng huīfāxìng hěn qiáng, shǐyòng shí yào zhùyì tōngfēng.

Acetone is highly volatile; ensure ventilation when using it.

HSK 7-9

丙酮是一种常见的有机溶剂。

Bǐngtóng shì yī zhǒng chángjiàn de yǒujī róngjì.

Acetone is a common organic solvent.

Tips

memory

丙 is the third heavenly stem (like the letter C in organic chemistry - think C-compound). 酮 is the character for ketone. 丙酮 = the C-ketone = propanone/acetone.

Stroke Order

丙 bǐng

酮 tóng