ACETYLIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or related to acetic acid

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

acetic acid (a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals)

Derivation:

acetyl (the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-))

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