# acetic vs acetyl

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### acetic
*adjective · IPA /əˈsiːtɪk/ · frequency rank #44,039*
Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar.

### acetyl
*noun · IPA /əˈsiːtaɪl/ · frequency rank #40,538*
The univalent radical CH₃CO- derived from acetic acid.

## Source
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