Pharmaceutical Chemistry Terms

verb to treat or combine with hydrogen, typically to convert unsaturated fats into saturated fats

noun a chemical compound commonly used in organic synthesis

adjective describing the type of acid

• Acetacetic acid, also known as diacetic acid, is a compound commonly used in organic synthesis.
• I heard that acetacetic acid is used in making certain types of dyes.
• Yo, did you know acetacetic acid is like the secret sauce in some chemical reactions?
• His words were like acetacetic acid, cutting through the conversation with precision and clarity.