what does the prefix acetyl mean ?

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What does the prefix acetyl mean?
The word acetic is derived from the Latin acetum meaning vinegar. Vinegar is dilute acetic acid. The prefix 'acet' and word 'acetyl' are derived from 'acetic' of the acetic acid and mean CH3-CO. Therefore, acetyl chloride is CH3COCl, acetamide is CH3CONH2, etc.Apr 4, 2016
 

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