ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Diacetyl

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Diacetyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound.

Meaning

(organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound.

More Meanings

  1. (organic chemistry) Synonym of butanedione.

Synonyms for diacetyl

Depending on context, synonyms include butanedione.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include monoacetyl, diacetylation, diacetal, diacyl, diacetone, diacrylate.

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