chloroacetone

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Synonyms: chloroacetate

Antonyms: chloroacetate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} The [[chlorinated]] derivative of [[acetone]] CH₃-CO-CH₂Cl used in [[tear gas]] and in organic synthesis

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