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- [as-i-tal]
- /ˈæs ɪˌtæl/
- /ˈasɪtəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-i-tal]
- /ˈæs ɪˌtæl/
Definitions of acetal word
- noun acetal 1,1-diethoxyethane; a colourless volatile liquid used as a solvent and in perfumes. Formula: CH3CH(OC2H5)2 3
- noun acetal any organic compound containing the group -CH(OR1)OR2, where R1 and R2 are other organic groups 3
- noun acetal any of a class of organic compounds; esp., CH3CH(OC2H5)2, a colorless, slightly soluble, volatile liquid formed by the partial oxidation of ethyl alcohol: used as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and sometimes as a hypnotic 3
- noun acetal Also called diethylacetal. a colorless, volatile, sparingly water-soluble liquid, C 6 H 14 O 2 , having a nutlike aftertaste, obtained from acetaldehyde and ethyl alcohol: used chiefly as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes. 1
- noun acetal any of a class of compounds of aldehydes with alcohols. 1
- noun acetal An organic compound formed by the condensation of two alcohol molecules with an aldehyde molecule. 1
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Origin of acetal
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; acet- + -al3
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Parts of speech for Acetal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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acetal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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