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Definition of halbacetal in German English dictionary
- hemiacetal
- Any of a class of compounds of general formula R2C(OH)OR' (where R' is not H)
- {s} any of a class of organic compounds (Chemistry)
- any of a class of compounds of general formula R{2}C(OH)OR (where R is not H)
- an organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones