English word acetolysis comes from English -lysis (Decomposition or breakdown. Disintegration. Dissolving.), English aceto-
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-lysis | English (eng) | Decomposition or breakdown. Disintegration. Dissolving. |
aceto- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone. (organic chemistry) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carboxyl group. |
acetolysis | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) The breakdown of an organic compound using either acetic acid or acetic anhydride. |