diacetyl

English

Etymology

di- +‎ acetyl

Noun

diacetyl (uncountable)

(organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound
(organic chemistry) Synonym of butanedione

Derived terms

diacetylmorphine
diacetylurea

See also

(butanedione):

popcorn lung (a condition caused by inhaling diacetyl)
artificial butter flavor (the flavoring derived from diacetyl)

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