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acyloin

a·cyl·o·in
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-sil-oh-in, as-uh-loin, as-uh-loh-in]
    • /əˈsɪl oʊ ɪn, ˈæs əˌlɔɪn, ˌæs əˈloʊ ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-sil-oh-in, as-uh-loin, as-uh-loh-in]
    • /əˈsɪl oʊ ɪn, ˈæs əˌlɔɪn, ˌæs əˈloʊ ɪn/

Definitions of acyloin word

  • noun acyloin an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a carbonyl group 3
  • noun acyloin any of a group of ketones with the general formula RCH(OH)COR; esp., benzoin 3
  • noun acyloin a hydroxy ketone of the general formula RCOCHOHR, where R is an element or group. 1
  • noun acyloin (organic chemistry) Any α-hydroxy ketone. 0

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acyloin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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