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acetyl

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/əˈsiːtɪl/ · ac-e-tyl

A chemical functional group derived from acetic acid, characterized by the presence of a carbonyl and a methyl group.

Meanings

nountechnical

A chemical functional group derived from acetic acid, characterized by the presence of a carbonyl and a methyl group.

ایک کیمیائی فعالی گروپ جو سرکہ کے تیزاب سے ماخوذ ہے، جس کی شناخت کاربونائل اور میتھائل گروپ کی موجودگی سے ہوتی ہے۔

ایسیٹائل

acetyl

Synonyms

acetyl groupacetic functional groupCH3CO-ایسیٹائل گروپسرکہ کا فعالی گروپCH3CO-

Common Collocations

  • acetyl chloride
  • acetylation reaction
  • acetyl-CoA

Example Sentences

The acetyl group is essential in the structure of many biochemical compounds.

ایسیٹائل گروپ کئی بایو کیمیائی مرکبات کی ساخت میں لازمی ہے۔

Acetyl group kai bio chemiyai murakkabat ki sakht mein laazmi hai.

Acetyl salicylic acid is commonly known as aspirin.

ایسیٹائل سالیسیلک تیزاب کو عام طور پر اسپرین کہا جاتا ہے۔

Acetyl salicylic tazeeb ko aam tor par aspirin kaha jata hai.

The process of acetylation can modify the properties of the original compound.

ایسیٹائلیٹ کرنے کا عمل اصل مرکب کی خصوصیات کو تبدیل کر سکتا ہے۔

Acetylate karne ka amal asal murakkab ki khasiyat ko tabdeel kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

ethyl:Ethyl refers to a different functional group (C2H5) and not acetyl (C2H3O).

Word Family

acetylation
nounایسیٹائلیشن
acetylated
adjectiveایسیٹائلیٹڈ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'acetyl' as 'a seat in the chemistry class' where you learn about functional groups.

Visualize a chemical structure with a distinct carbonyl and methyl group resembling a seat.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "acetum" — vinegar

First known use: 19th century

The term 'acetyl' comes from the Latin word for vinegar, which is linked to its chemical structure visible in acetic acid.