pyroacetic

/paɪrəˈæsɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Related to or characterized by pyroacetylation, a chemical reaction that involves the addition of an acetyl group to a molecule using pyroacetic anhydride.

“The pyroacetic properties of the compound made it useful for various industrial applications.”

Synonyms

  • acetylated
  • pyroacetylic

Antonyms

  • hydrophilic
  • non-reactive