acetal
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ.sɨ.ˈtaɫ/rare
a·ce·tal
Definition
An organic compound formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with two equivalents of an alcohol, with loss of water.
Acetal is used as a solvent in some chemical reactions.
The synthesis of acetal requires anhydrous conditions.
Common collocations
acetal formationacetal groupacetal protection
Etymology
Do alemão 'Acetal', termo da química orgânica.