acetolysis

English

Etymology

From aceto- +‎ -lysis.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒlɪsɪs

Noun

acetolysis (countable and uncountable, plural acetolyses)

  1. (organic chemistry) The breakdown of an organic compound using either acetic acid or acetic anhydride

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