English Explanatory Dictionary

diacetyl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Two acetyl groups in a compound
  2. Synonym of butanedione.

Word forms

diacetyl

Etymology

From di- + acetyl.

Synonyms

butanedione

Related words

popcorn lung artificial butter flavor

Derived words

dacisteine diacetylmorphine diacetylnalorphine diacetylurea
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