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

plural of acetal

(organic chemistry) Any reaction that yields an acetal.

plural of acetalization

(organic chemistry) To convert (an aldehyde) into an acetal.

simple past tense and past participle of acetalize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of acetalize

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of acetic acid. / Cellulose acetate. / A transparent sheet used for overlays.

An ancient Roman measure, equivalent to about one eighth of a pint. / An acetabulum.

(chemistry) Combined with acetic acid.