Definition of hemiacetal

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • hemiacetal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • hemiacetal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • hemiacetal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of hemiacetal


  • an organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones (noun)

See definition of hemiacetal in Merriam Webster