ethanoyl

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ethanoyl (ˈɛθəˌnɔɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH3CO-: ethanoyl group or radical
 
[C20: from eth(yl) + -oyl]

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