Associations to the word «Acetal»

Wiktionary

ACETAL, noun. (organic chemistry) Any diether of a geminal diol, R2C(OR')2 (where R' does not = H).

Dictionary definition

ACETAL, noun. Any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke