acetyl

American  

[uh-seet-l, uh-set-l, as-i-tl] / əˈsit l, əˈsɛt l, ˈæs ɪ tl /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the acetyl group.

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acetyl British  

/ ˈæsɪˌtaɪl, əˈsiːtaɪl /

noun

1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH 3 CO-

   acetyl group or radical

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acetyl Scientific  

/ ə-sēt′l,ăs′ĭ-tl /

1. The radical CH ₃ CO, derived from acetic acid.

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Other Word Forms

• acetylic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of acetyl

First recorded in 1860–65; acet- + -yl

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

acetyl

The pieces that Huang and his colleagues were most interested in were biologically active molecular components known as amines and acetyl groups that adorn PNAG's sugary backbone.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024

The structures were all pentasaccharides -- made from five saccharides -- but they differed in how they were decorated with amines and acetyl groups.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024

Check with her about supplements such as alpha-lipoic acid, benfotiamine and acetyl L-carnitine.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2023

The synthesis of cholesterol starts with acetyl CoA and proceeds in only one direction.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

Assuming that the difference of 13 p.ct. is due to loss of water by internal condensation, it appears that for each acetyl group entering, 2 mol.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by C. F. Cross

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