Associations to the word «Acetyl»

Wiktionary

ACETYL, noun. (organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid.
ACETYL CHLORIDE, noun. (organic compound) The acyl chloride of acetic acid, CH3COCl

Dictionary definition

ACETYL, noun. The organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-).

Wise words

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Stephen King