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Definition of Acetin

1. Noun. Any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated together.

Definition of Acetin

1. n. A combination of acetic acid with glycerin.

Definition of Acetin

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acetin

1. A thick, colourless, water-attracting liquid which is used as a food additive and dye solvent and in explosives manufacture and leather tanning. It is created by heating and then distilling a mixture of acetic acid and glycerol. (09 Oct 1997)

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