acetin

[ as-i-tin ]
/ ˈæs ɪ tɪn /

noun Chemistry.

a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C5H10O4: used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.
Also called glyceryl monoacetate, monacetin, monoacetin.

Origin of acetin

First recorded in 1870–75; acet- + -in2

Words nearby acetin

acetic acid, acetic anhydride, acetic ether, acetify, acetimeter, acetin, aceto-, acetoacetate, acetoacetic acid, acetoacetyl-coa, acetobacter

Example sentences from the Web for acetin

  • Determine the acetin value of the residue at in terms of glycerol.

    Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen

  • The glycerine may also be determined by the acetin or bichromate methods after driving off the alcohol and ether if so desired.

    Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen

  • An approximation to the quantity can be obtained from the spread between the acetin and bichromate results on such distillates.

    Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen

  • Determine the apparent percentage of glycerol in the sample by the acetin process as described.

    Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen