pyroacetic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pyr`o*a*ce"tic adjective

Etymology

Pyro- + acetic: cf. F. pyroacétique.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, and designating, a substance (acetone) obtained by the distillation of the acetates. It is now called also pyroacetic ether, and formerly was called pyroacetic spirit.