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Noun: hemiacetal  ,he-mee'a-si,tal
  1. An organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones

Derived forms: hemiacetals

Type of: organic compound

Encyclopedia: Hemiacetal

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