ACETAL


Meaning of ACETAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-sə-ˌtal ]

noun

Etymology: German Azetal, from azet- acet- + Al kohol alcohol

Date: 1853

: any of various compounds characterized by the grouping C(OR) 2 and obtained especially by heating aldehydes or ketones with alcohols

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