Acetals

/əˈsiːtəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of acetal; multiple chemical compounds formed from aldehyde or ketone and alcohol reactions.

Etymology

Plural of acetal. Simple pluralization of the base chemical term for this class of organic compounds.

Kelly Says

When chemists talk about different acetals, they're discussing an entire family of protective compounds—some temporary, some permanent—each suited for different molecular situations.

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