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  2. Acetone - Wikipedia

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    Acetone (2-propanone or dimethyl ketone) is an organic compound with the formula (CH 3) 2 CO. [22] It is the simplest and smallest ketone (>C=O).It is a colorless, highly volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent odour, very reminiscent of the smell of pear drops.

  3. Old person smell - Wikipedia

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    Old person smell is the characteristic odor of elderly humans. [1] Like many other animal species, human odor undergoes distinct stages based on chemical changes initiated through the aging process. Research suggests that this enables humans to determine the suitability of potential partners based on age, in addition to other factors.

  4. Fire accelerant - Wikipedia

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    This colorless, flammable liquid, featuring a benzene-like odor, demonstrates miscibility in alcohol, ether, acetone, and slight solubility in water. Its primary application lies in serving as a solvent in paints and coatings, paint removers, explosives (TNT), adhesive solvents for model airplanes, and as a base for polyurethane resins.

  5. 6 Cozy Ways to Make Your Whole House Smell Amazing

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    Rather than harsh chemicals that smell clean but not necessarily nice, so many of the best homemade cleaners use either essential oils or natural scents like lemon to refresh your space. That also ...

  6. Sewer gas - Wikipedia

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    An old sewer gas chimney in Stonehouse, Plymouth, England, built in the 1880s to disperse sewer gas above residents. Sewer gas is a complex, generally obnoxious smelling mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases produced and collected in sewage systems by the decomposition of organic household or industrial wastes, typical components of sewage.

  7. The Secret to Making Your House Smell Amazing - AOL

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    Create Your Own Scent Mix "I like to simmer water in a big pot with orange peel, cinnamon sticks, clove and bay leaves. It smells AMAZING," writes one Redditor. By combining citrusy notes from the ...

  8. Ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of ketoacidosis are variable depending on the underlying cause. The most common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and weakness. [1] [2] Breath may also develop the smell of acetone as it is a volatile ketone that can be exhaled.

  9. What actually causes body odor? - AOL

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    The human body has two types of sweat glands.