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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A flammable colorless fragrant liquid ester, C3H6O2, used as a paint remover and general solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes and flavorings.
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- noun organic chemistry The methyl
ester ofacetic acid .
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