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Acetic vs Trifluoroacetic - What's the difference?

acetic | trifluoroacetic |

As an adjective acetic

is (organic chemistry) of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar.

As a noun trifluoroacetic is

(organic chemistry|especially in combination) the univalent radical derived from acetic by replacing every hydrogen atom with one of flourine.

acetic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar
  • (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives

    • Anagrams

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    trifluoroacetic

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from acetic by replacing every hydrogen atom with one of flourine

    • Derived terms

    *trifluoroacetate *trifluoroacetic acid *trifluoroacetic anhydride