diacetyl

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English

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Etymology

From di- +‎ acetyl.

Noun

diacetyl (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound
  2. (organic chemistry) Synonym of butanedione

Derived terms

See also

(butanedione):