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ac·e·tal
 acetal
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- pronunciation:
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sih
tal
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noun |
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a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid compound used as a solvent, in perfumes and cosmetics, in organic synthesis, and to induce hypnosis.
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| definition 2: |
any of a class of chemicals in which aldehydes are compounded with alcohol.
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