1. Plural of acetoxyl; chemical groups or radicals containing an acetoxy functional group (CH₃CO₂−), commonly found in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The acetoxyls in the polymer chain provided enhanced solubility in polar solvents.
• Researchers modified the compound by introducing multiple acetoxyls to improve its pharmacological properties.
• The presence of acetoxyls on the cellulose backbone altered its crystalline structure.
• Acetoxyls are commonly used as protecting groups in synthetic organic chemistry.