ALL meanings of acetin
ac·e·tin
A a - noun acetin any of three types of liquid acetate, formed from glycerol and acetic acid, chiefly used in explosives and solvents 3
- noun acetin a thick, colorless liquid, C3H5(OH)2OOCCH3, soluble in water: it is used in making explosives and as a solvent 3
- noun acetin a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C 5 H 10 O 4 : used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives. 1
- noun acetin (organic chemistry) the triglyceride of acetic acid. 0