Acetins

/ˈæsɪtɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of acetin; multiple compounds or batches of the oily liquid created from acetic acid and glycerol.

Etymology

Simple plural of acetin, following English pluralization rules applied to the chemical compound name.

Kelly Says

When chemists talk about 'acetins' they might mean different variations or mixtures of these compounds—it's a reminder that even at a molecular level, chemistry deals with diversity and variation.

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