aceto-

acet-

, aceto- (a-sēt', as'e-tō),

Combining forms denoting the two-carbon fragment of acetic acid.

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acet-

, aceto-

Combining forms denoting the two-carbon fragment of acetic acid.

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aceto-

, acet- [L. acetum, vinegar]

Prefixes meaning vinegar, acetic acid, acetyl group.

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