| acetate |
A salt or ester of acetic acid used in the manufacture of such products as synthetic fibers and plastics.
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| acetic acid |
A colorless acid which is the essential part of vinegar; it is used in the production of synthetic materials and solvents.
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| acetylene |
A hydrocarbon gas used in welding and flame-cutting operations; it generates high heat when used with gaseous oxygen under pressure.
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| acetylation |
the addition of an acetyl group (-COCH3) group to a molecule.
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| ACE |
A group of drugs used to lower blood pressure. They work by blocking the activity of an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE) that is important in controlling blood pressure. NB ACE is also used to refer to a bowel management technique.
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