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acetal

Noun

ac=e=tal

WORDNET DICTIONARY

acetal(n = noun.substance) Array - any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules; Array

acetal, n. [Acetic + alcohol.].

A limpid, colorless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black. [1913 Webster]

acetal, n. Chem. any of a class of organic compounds formed by the condensation of two alcohol molecules with an aldehyde molecule.

Etymology

as ACETIC + -AL

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