acetal

noun ac·e·tal \ˈa-sə-ˌtal\

Definition of ACETAL

: any of various compounds characterized by the grouping C(OR)₂ and obtained especially by heating aldehydes or ketones with alcohols

German Azetal, from azet- acet- + Alkohol alcohol

First Known Use: 1853

Medical Dictionary

noun ac·e·tal \ˈas-ə-ˌtal\

: any of various compounds characterized by the group C(OR)₂ and obtained especially by heating aldehydes or ketones with alcohols

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