acetin

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acetin

(ˈæsɪtɪn) nany of three types of liquid acetate, formed from glycerol and acetic acid, chiefly used in explosives and solvents

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acetin - any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated togetheracetate, ethanoate - a salt or ester of acetic acid

acetin

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acetin

[′as·ə·tin] (organic chemistry) C₃H₅(OH)₂OOCCH₃ A thick, colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a boiling point of 158°C, made by heating glycerol and strong acetic acid; soluble in water and alcohol; used in tanning, as a dye solvent and food additive, and in explosives. Also spelled acetine.

acetin

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acetin

A glyceryl acetate which is a thick, colourless, water-attracting liquid used as a food additive and dye solvent, for explosives manufacture and for leather tanning, created by distilling acetic acid and glycerol.

acetin

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Words related to acetin

noun any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated together

Related Words

acetate
ethanoate

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