Diacetyls

/daɪˈæsɪtəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diacetyl; multiple molecules or instances of the two-acetyl-group compound.

Etymology

Simple plural of diacetyl, formed by adding the standard '-s' ending.

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When recipes list 'diacetyls,' they're referring to multiple butter-flavoring molecules—the word's awkward appearance on ingredient labels actually hides a fascinating chemistry lesson about how flavors work.

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