NYT Dictionary

ACETAL

/ˈæsɪˌtæl/
NounAC-e-talac-e-tal · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any diether of a geminal diol, R₂C(OR')₂ (where R' is not H).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From acet(ic) + al(cohol).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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