Crossword-Solution: ACETAL
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Acetal | n. | A limpid, colorless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black. |
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Hint 1 meaning
The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which
covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye.
Hint 2 anagram
OAENRC
Hint 3 another clue
COVER THE EYES
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Sentences with ACETAL (2)
This arises from the fact, that so long as there is the vapor of alcohol, mixed with oxygen-air, passing over red-hot platinum, certain definite products always result, namely, acetic acid, aldehyde, and acetal, which are formed more or less and impart a peculiar and rather agreeable fragrance to the vapor, but which overpowers any other odor that is present.
Normal propyl alcohol 40.0 Normal butyl alcohol 218.6 Amyl alcohol 83.8 Hexyl alcohol 0.6 Heptyl alcohol 1.5 Ethyl acetate 35.0 Ethyl propionate, butyrate and caproate 3.0 Oenanthic ether (about) 4.0 Aldehyde 3.0 Acetal traces Amines traces Most of the above substances, in fact probably all of them, excepting the oenanthic ether, are contained in other spirits, such as whisky and rum.
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Appears in: Boston Globe, Crossroads, CrosSynergy, LAT, Newsday, New Yorker, NYT, Universal, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.
Used 53 times in crossword archives (1957–2020).