acetalization

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noun

Any reaction that yields an acetal.

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Meanings

nounacetalization (plural acetalizations)

plural acetalizations

  1. chemistryAny reaction that yields an acetal.

Origin

From acetal + -ization.

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Translations

Portuguese acetalização
  • acetalizaçãoreaction that yields an acetal
Spanish acetalización
  • acetalizaciónreaction that yields an acetal
Cite this entry
APA

acetalization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acetalization

MLA

“acetalization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acetalization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acetalization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acetalization.

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