"acetyloxy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From acetyl + oxy. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|acetyl|oxy}} acetyl + oxy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} acetyloxy (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, in combination) The radical CH₃COO-, common to acetate esters, when used as a substituent Tags: in-compounds, uncountable
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