Definition of Acetal

1. Noun. Any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules.

Generic synonyms: Organic Compound

Definition of Acetal

1. n. A limpid, colorless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black.

Definition of Acetal

1. a flammable liquid [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acetal

1. A limpid, colourless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acetal

acetabular artery
acetabular branch
acetabular fossa
acetabular labrum
acetabular lip
acetabular notch
acetabulectomy
acetabulifera
acetabuliferous
acetabuliform
acetabuloplasty
acetabulum
acetabulum
acetabulums
acetal (current term)
acetal (current term)
acetaldehyde
acetaldehyde
acetaldehydes
acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
acetaldehyde oxidase
acetaldol
acetals
acetamid
acetamide
acetamide
acetamides
acetamids
acetaminophen
acetaminophen

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