ACETALS

Noun

acetals

plural of acetal

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Source: Wiktionary


ACETAL

Ac"e*tal, n. Etym: [Acetic + alcohol.] (Chem.)

Definition: A limpid, colorless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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