English Explanatory Dictionary

acetal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any diether of a geminal diol, R₂C(OR')₂ (where R' is not H).

Pronunciation

ăsʹĭtăl' /ˈæsɪˌtæl/ en-us-acetal.ogg

Word forms

acetal acetals

Etymology

From acet(ic) + al(cohol).

Related words

acetonide acylal hemiacetal ketal

Derived words

acetalic acetalise acetalization acetalize diacetal ketoacetal monoacetal semiacetal spiroacetal
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