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

Derived forms: acetyls

Type of: acyl, acyl group

Encyclopedia: Acetyl

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