Acetyl
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈsiːtaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acetyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH₃CO- derived from acetic acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH₃CO- derived from acetic acid.
Word Forms
- acetyls
Synonyms for acetyl
Depending on context, synonyms include ethanoyl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include galactosamine, glucosamine, coa, acetoacetyl, acetoxy, acetonyl.
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