Chemical Functional Groups

noun a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds containing an acetyl group or an acetamido group

• The acetamido group in this compound enhances its solubility in water.
• I heard that acetamido compounds are commonly used in pharmaceuticals.
• Do you know if acetamido stuff is safe for consumption?
• Her creativity was like an acetamido catalyst, enhancing the team's problem-solving abilities.

noun A chemical compound that contains an acetyl group bonded to an oxygen atom.

• Acetoxyl is a chemical compound commonly used in organic synthesis.
• I heard acetoxyl is really effective in treating acne.
• Hey, do you have any acetoxyl left for my skin?
• The acetoxyl of wisdom can cleanse the impurities of ignorance from our minds.