acetyl
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noun \ə-ˈsē-təl, ˈa-sə-; ˈa-sə-ˌtēl\Definition of ACETYL
: the radical CH3CO− of acetic acid —often used in combination
First Known Use of ACETYL
circa 1864
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ace·tyl
noun \ə-ˈsēt-əl, ˈas-ət-; ˈas-ə-ˌtēl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ACETYL
: the radical CH3CO of acetic acid
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