hemiacetal
noun
hemi·ac·e·tal
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Definition of hemiacetal
: any of a class of compounds characterized by the grouping C(OH)(OR) where R is an alkyl group and usually formed as intermediates in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones
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hemiacetal
noun
hemi·ac·e·tal
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Medical Definition of hemiacetal
: any of a class of compounds characterized by the group C(OH)(OR) where R is an alkyl group and usually formed as intermediates in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones