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Word: Acetal
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from acetic acid + al from alcohol
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈasɪtal
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an organic compound formed by the condensation of two alcohol molecules with an aldehyde molecule.
Short Definition:organic compound formed by condensation of two alcohol molecules with aldehyde molecule
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