acetal

English - Turkish

Definition of acetal in English Turkish dictionary

asetal

(Tıp) Hipnotik olarak kullanılan renksiz sıvı (C6H14O2)

(Kimya) renksiz

Related Terms

acetal resin

asetal reçinesi

polyvinyl acetal

polivinil asetal

English - English

Definition of acetal in English English dictionary

Any diether of a geminal diol, R2C(OR')2 (where R' does not = H)

An engineering thermoplastic introduced to industry in 1956 as a potential replacement for die-cast metals Acetal resins are produced by the polymerization of purified formaldehyde [CH2O] into both homopolymer and copolymer types Industrial end-users are very familiar with the acetals in the form of gears, bearings, bushings, cams, housings, conveyors and any number of moving parts in appliances, business machines, etc , Consumers may be more familiar with applications such as automotive door handles, seat belt components, plumbing fixtures, shaver cartridges, zippers and gas tank caps Acetals are extremely rigid without being brittle They have a high melting point, high strength, good frictional properties and resistance to fatigue

A molecule containing two OR or OAr groups bonded to the same carbon

any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules

a highly crystalline thermoplastic resin polymerized from formaldehyde, which is formed from combining aldehydes and alcohol; generic name of polyoxymethylene

A type of plastic used in the manufacture of fittings for PB plumbing systems

An engineering thermoplastic produced by the polymerization of purified formaldehyde [CH2O] into both homopolymer and copolymer types Typical applications are found in consumer products, automotive parts, and industrial machinery parts

A limpid, colorless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black

{i} (Chemistry) colorless flammable liquid used in the manufacture of cosmetics and as a solvent; any of a class of compounds created by the combination of aldehydes and alcohol

Any diether of a geminal diol, R{2}C(OR){2} (where R does not = H)

Hyphenation

ac·e·tal

Etymology

[ 'a-s&-"tal ] (noun.) 1853. From acet(ic) + al(cohol).