ACETYL GROUP
(noun)Definitions
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Acetyl Group.
Acetyl Group - as a noun
The organic group of acetic acid (ch3co-)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acetylacetyl radicalethanoyl groupethanoyl radicalExample Sentences
"The acetyl group is a functional group that consists of two carbonyl groups bonded to each other."
"The addition of an acetyl group can modify the properties of a molecule."
"An example of a molecule containing an acetyl group is acetyl-CoA."
"The transfer of an acetyl group from one molecule to another is known as acetylation."
"The acetyl group can be easily removed or replaced in a chemical reaction."
