aceturic

/əˈtʃʊrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling the acetyl group, a univalent acetic acid radical.

“The chemist studied the aceturic properties of the new compound.”

2. noun

A compound or molecule containing the acetyl group.

“The researcher isolated a new aceturic molecule with promising therapeutic applications.”

Synonyms

  • acetyl
  • ketonic

Antonyms

  • aliphatic
  • nonacetyl