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aceto-

aceto-

See also: aceto, aĉeto, and acéto-

English

Prefix

aceto-

  1. (organic chemistry) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carboxyl group.
  2. (organic chemistry) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone

Derived terms

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