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

Derived forms: acetyl radicals

Type of: acyl, acyl group