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acetyl

Syllabification: (a·ce·tyl)
Pronunciation: /əˈsētl, ˈasitl/

Definition of acetyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • the acyl radical C(O)CH3, derived from acetic acid:acetyl chloride an acetyl group

Origin:

mid 19th century: from acetic + -yl

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