ACETYL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)
Categories: Acyl, Acyl group
Synonyms
Acetyl radical, Ethanoyl group, Acetyl group, Ethanoyl radical, Acetyl
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "acetyl" comes from Ancient Greek ὕλη, which comes from Latin acētum.
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