acetal

/əˈsiːtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing an acetal group (a functional group consisting of an aldehyde or ketone linked to an ether group).

“The chemist studied the properties of various acetals in her research.”

Synonyms

  • acetaldehyde derivative
  • ketoalcohol

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • ketone