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Definition of Pinacolin

1. n. A colorless oily liquid related to the ketones, and obtained by the decomposition of pinacone; hence, by extension, any one of the series of which pinacolin proper is the type.

Definition of Pinacolin

1. Noun. (chemistry) A colourless oily liquid related to the ketones, and obtained by the decomposition of pinacone. ¹

2. Noun. (chemistry by extension) Any of the series of which pinacolin proper is the type. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pinacolin

1. A colourless oily liquid related to the ketones, and obtained by the decomposition of pinacone; hence, by extension, any one of the series of which pinacolin proper is the type. Alternative forms: pinacoline. Origin: Pinacone + L. Oleum oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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