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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An ester of acetic acid, C7H14O2, occurring in isomeric mixtures and used as a flavoring agent, as a paint and lacquer solvent, and in the preparation of penicillin.

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