First Known Use: 1853
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acetal
noun ac·e·tal \ˈa-sə-ˌtal\
Definition of ACETAL
: any of various compounds characterized by the grouping C(OR)2 and obtained especially by heating aldehydes or ketones with alcohols
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Origin of ACETAL
German Azetal, from azet- acet- + Alkohol alcohol
Medical Dictionary
acetal
noun ac·e·tal \ˈas-ə-ˌtal\
Medical Definition of ACETAL
: any of various compounds characterized by the group C(OR)2 and obtained especially by heating aldehydes or ketones with alcohols
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