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
- (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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