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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-seet-l, -set-l, dahy-as-i-tl]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈsit l, -ˈsɛt l, daɪˈæs ɪ tl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-uh-seet-l, -set-l, dahy-as-i-tl]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈsit l, -ˈsɛt l, daɪˈæs ɪ tl/
Definitions of diacetyl word
- noun diacetyl a chemical compound with formula C4H6O2, occurring naturally as a by-product of fermentation, and commonly added to margarine and other foods because of its buttery taste 3
- noun diacetyl biacetyl. 1
- noun diacetyl (organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound. 0
- noun diacetyl (organic chemistry) butanedione. 0
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Origin of diacetyl
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; di-1 + acetyl
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Parts of speech for Diacetyl
noun
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preposition
conjunction
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diacetyl popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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