diacetyl
nounEtymology From di- + acetyl.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences In compounds Two acetyl groups in a compound
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Synonym of butanedione.
- Derived terms
- dacisteine, diacetylmorphine, diacetylnalorphine, diacetylurea
- Related terms
- popcorn lung, artificial butter flavor