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acetal

nounmasculinetechnicalrare/ɐ.sɨ.ˈtaɫ/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.”

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