pinacoline

/ˌpɪnəkoʊˈlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless liquid aldehyde used as an intermediate in the production of pinacol and other chemicals.

“The chemist mixed the pinacoline with the catalyst to initiate the reaction.”

Synonyms

  • aldehyde
  • intermediate

Antonyms

  • end_chemical
  • final_product