HeyRuaHow to say “acetal” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicéatal
- English:
- acetal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ay-tuhl” /ˈakʲeːt̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aicéatail (acetals)
- Genitive singular:
- aicéatail, an aicéatail (e.g. foirmle an aicéatail, the formula of the acetal)
- Genitive plural:
- aicéatal, na n-aicéatal (e.g. airíonna na n-aicéatal, the properties of the acetals)
What does “aicéatal” mean?
- acetal
- An organic chemical compound formed when an aldehyde reacts with an alcohol, also used as the name of a plastic.Also: acetal compound, acetal resin.
“Aicéatal” with the article
The plural of acetal in Irish is aicéatail. Here is aicéatal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicéatal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicéatal, the Irish word for acetal.
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Acetal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acetal?
The Irish for acetal is aicéatal (pronounced “AK-ay-tuhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aicéatail.
How do you pronounce aicéatal in Irish?
Aicéatal is said like “AK-ay-tuhl” (IPA /ˈakʲeːt̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of acetal in Irish?
The plural of aicéatal is aicéatail; with the article, na haicéatail means “the acetals”. The genitive plural is aicéatal, as in airíonna na n-aicéatal (the properties of the acetals).
Why does aicéatal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aicéatal (the acetal), a haicéatal (her acetal), a n-aicéatal (their acetal), na haicéatail (the acetals).
Is 'aicéatal' the same as 'aicéatón'?
No. 'Aicéatal' is acetal, a compound from an aldehyde and alcohol, while 'aicéatón' is acetone, a solvent.
