ACETOIN


Meaning of ACETOIN in English

əˈsed.əwə̇n noun

( -s )

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary acet- + -oin

: a colorless liquid hydroxy ketone CH 3 COCHOHCH 3 formed from various carbohydrates by fermentation — called also acetylmethylcarbinol

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