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Noun: acetyl  u'see-t(u)l
  1. The organic group of acetic acid (CH₃CO−)
    "The acetyl group is an important functional group in organic chemistry";
    - acetyl group, acetyl radical, ethanoyl group, ethanoyl radical

Derived forms: acetyls

Type of: acyl, acyl group

Encyclopedia: Acetyl