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acetal

ac·e·tal

acetal

 
pronunciation:
ae sih tal
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid compound used as a solvent, in perfumes and cosmetics, in organic synthesis, and to induce hypnosis.
definition 2: any of a class of chemicals in which aldehydes are compounded with alcohol.