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Acetyl

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Definition

Acetyl is a chemical group or radical derived from acetic acid.

Synonyms & similar words

ethanoylgroup acetylradical acetylgroup ethanoylradical acetate acetic acetylize ethanoyl acetylize acetoxy acetylic acetylize acetylcholinesterase acetylation acetylenic acetylene ethanoate ethanoic methanoate methanoic methyl methylate

Example sentences

  1. I used acetyl to enhance the properties of the chemical compound.
  2. Acetyl is a common component in organic chemistry.
  3. The acetyl group is important in many biological processes.
  4. Heating acetyl can produce a distinct odor.
  5. The acetyl group is often used as a building block in chemical synthesis.

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  • Chemistry is like cooking, just don't lick the spoon! - Unknown
  • Life is a chemistry of molecules. - Abhijit Naskar
  • Chemistry is the science of change. - John Dalton

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