diacetyl

[ dahy-uh-seet-l, -set-l, dahy-as-i-tl ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. biacetyl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of diacetyl¹

First recorded in 1870–75; di- ¹ + acetyl

Example Sentences

The diacetyl and dibenzylidene compounds were also prepared from these diamino derivatives.

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