noun
a chemical compound containing the acetyl group, such as acetaldehyde or acetaminophen
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Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication used to reduce fever and relieve pain.
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I always keep acetaminophen in my medicine cabinet for headaches.
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I need to grab some acet from the store for this headache.
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His words had the same effect on her as acetaminophen, soothing her worries.