Meaning Of The Word Acyloin

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What's The Definition Of Acyloin?

acyloin in American English
any of a group of ketones with the general formula RCH(OH)COR; esp., benzoin
noun: a hydroxy ketone of the general formula RCOCHOHR, where R is an element or group

acyloin in British English
noun: an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached to a carbonyl group

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