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/ˈæsɪˌtæl/ · noun
(organic chemistry) Any diether of a geminal diol, R₂C(OR')₂ (where R' is not H)..
Use acetal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Acetal means (organic chemistry) Any diether of a geminal diol, R₂C(OR')₂ (where R' is not H)..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use acetal where its definition matches the intended context.
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