acetoin: Meaning and Definition of

a•cet•o•in

Pronunciation: (u-set'ō-in), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. a yellowish, pleasant-smelling liquid, CHO, obtained from various carbohydrates, as glucose, by fermentation: used chiefly in the manufacture of flavors and essences. Also called
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