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Definition of Acetolysis
1. Noun. (organic chemistry) The breakdown of an organic compound using either acetic acid or acetic anhydride ¹
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Medical Definition of Acetolysis
1. Decomposition of an organic compound with the addition of the elements of acetic acid at the point of decomposition; analogous to hydrolysis and phosphorolysis. (05 Mar 2000)