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Noun: acetyl group  u'see-t(u)l groop
  1. The organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)
    - acetyl, acetyl radical, ethanoyl group, ethanoyl radical

Derived forms: acetyl groups

Type of: acyl, acyl group

Encyclopedia: Acetyl group