acetin

[ as-i-tin ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetin¹

First recorded in 1870–75; acet- + -in ²

Example Sentences

Determine the acetin value of the residue at in terms of glycerol.

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The glycerine may also be determined by the acetin or bichromate methods after driving off the alcohol and ether if so desired.

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This residue is taken for the determination of the non-volatile acetylizable impurities (see acetin method).

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Determine the apparent percentage of glycerol in the sample by the acetin process as described.

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An approximation to the quantity can be obtained from the spread between the acetin and bichromate results on such distillates.

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