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ethanoyl

/ ˈɛθəˌnɔɪl /

noun

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

    ethanoyl group or radical

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ethanoyl1

C20: from eth(yl) + -oyl

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ethanolicethanoyl chloride