Advertisement
Advertisement
hemiacetal
[ hem-ee-as-i-tal ]
noun
- any of the class of organic chemical compounds having the general formula RCH(OH)OR, where R is an organic group.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of hemiacetal1
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse