Acetyl

Word ACETYL
Character 6
Hyphenation ac e tyl
Pronunciations /əˈsiːtaɪl/

Definitions and meanings of "Acetyl"

What do we mean by acetyl?

The methyl acyl group, CH3CO, formally derived from acetic acid. noun

A univalent radical supposed to exist in acetic acid and its derivatives. noun

A complex, hypothetical radical, composed of two parts of carbon to three of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Its hydroxide is acetic acid. noun

The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid. noun

The organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) noun

The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Acetyl

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The word "acetyl" in example sentences

All cholesterol is made from the basic molecule called acetyl CoA, which comes from the metabolism of carbohydrate, metabolism of extra protein, and metabolism of fat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Based on their studies of salicum, researchers derived a synthetic drug called acetyl salicylic acid, better known today as aspirin. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

The antidote is a remarkable compound called acetyl cysteine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Other compounds with hydrophobic portions and a negative charge, such as acetyl tryptophan, were also effective. ❋ Unknown (1998)

He would obviously have to be sedated before we could do anything, and among the rush of new drugs were excellent tranquillisers such as acetyl promazine There was, however, the small matter of one of us grasping that leonine head while the other lifted a fold of skin and inserted the needle. ❋ Herriot, James (1992)

Histones physically control access to genes, and adding small functional groups such as acetyl or methyl units to them can selectively switch certain genes on and off. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Removal of the "acetyl" chemical groups on PGC-1alpha activates this protein so that it can turn on certain genes that generate mitochondria and turn muscle into the type suited for endurance. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In contrast, addition of competing fatty acyl CoAs containing small numbers of carbons, such as acetyl CoA (2 carbons), did not inhibit the ERAT reaction ( ❋ Akihiko Ozawa Et Al. (2009)

The corrosive chemicals largely chewed up the rubber, so I did not get beyond acetyl chloride. ❋ Unknown (2009)

My most ambitious attempt was a multistep sequence aimed at synthesizing aspirin, for which I needed acetic anhydride, which had to be made from acetyl chloride, for which I needed phosphorus trichloride, for which I needed to burn red phosphorus in a stream of chlorine gas. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I load Sierra 1455s (acetyl resin tipped, 55grain boat-tails) on top of IMR - 4895. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is an acetyl resin tipped, boat tail, and works very well for me. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fortunately, broccoli (and relatives) can also be a help in this regard, as can the N-acetyl cysteine -- a readily available supplement. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The most helpful, l-taurine, l-glycine, l-glutamine and N-acetyl cysteine, are available at most health food stores. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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