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 propanone propanone /ˈproʊpənoʊn/

noun

  1. The simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics  ( dimethyl ketone , propanone , acetone )
    the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
       Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.
    Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers.


 Gaius Gaius /'ɡaɪəs/

noun

  1. Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)  ( Caligula , Gaius , Gaius Caesar )
    Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)


 Yellowknife Yellowknife /ˈjɛloʊˌnaɪf/

noun

  1. A town in the Northwest Territories in northern Canada on the Great Slave Lake  ( Yellowknife )
    a town in the Northwest Territories in northern Canada on the Great Slave Lake
      Yellowknife is known for its stunning Northern Lights displays.
    Yellowknife is known for its stunning Northern Lights displays.


 cheekpiece cheekpiece /ˈtʃiːkpiːs/

noun

  1. Either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece  ( cheekpiece )
    either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
      The rider adjusted the cheekpiece of the bridle before mounting the horse.
    The rider adjusted the cheekpiece of the bridle before mounting the horse.


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