"hemiacetal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hemiacetals [plural]
Etymology: From hemi- + acetal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hemi|acetal}} hemi- + acetal Head templates: {{en-noun}} hemiacetal (plural hemiacetals)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of compounds of general formula R₁R₂C(OH)OR' (where R' is not H and R₁ or R₂ is often hydrogen). Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Related terms: hemiketal, lactol

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