acetyl
[ uh-seet-l, uh-set-l, as-i-tl ]
/ əˈsit l, əˈsɛt l, ˈæs ɪ tl /
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adjective Chemistry.
containing the acetyl group.
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The acetyl-derivative of aniline and of methylaniline are febrifuges known as “antifebrine” and “exalgine.”
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British Dictionary definitions for acetyl
acetyl
/ (ˈæsɪˌtaɪl, əˈsiːtaɪl) /
noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH 3 CO-acetyl group or radical
Derived forms of acetyl
acetylic (ˌæsɪˈtɪlɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for acetyl
C19: from acet (ic) + -yl
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Medical definitions for acetyl
acetyl
[ ə-sēt′l, ăs′ĭ-tl ]
n.
The acetic acid radical CH3CO.
Other words from acetyl
ac′e•tyl′ic (ăs′ĭ-tĭl′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for acetyl
acetyl
[ ə-sēt′l, ăs′ĭ-tl ]
The radical CH3CO, derived from acetic acid.
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