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Explore Diacetyl through 6 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Diacetyl in a sentence

Related words

Diacetyl | Diacetylmorphine

Diacetyl meaning

  1. Two acetyl groups in a compound
  2. Synonym of butanedione.

Using Diacetyl

  • The main meaning on this page is: Two acetyl groups in a compound | Synonym of butanedione.
  • In the example corpus, diacetyl often appears in combinations such as: diacetyl chemical.

Context around Diacetyl

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

flavouring 1× contain 1×

Often after:

monoxime 1×

Sentence patterns with Diacetyl

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

as the diacetyl monoxime colorimetric 1× can contain diacetyl a chemical 1× chemical flavouring diacetyl found in 1× diacetyl a chemical 1× diacetyl for example 1× formation of diacetyl and acetoin 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

analysis urea is 1× diacetyl a chemical 1× diacetyl for example 1× doctors believe the 1× flavored vapor also 1× in turn a 1×

Common sentence endings:

ammonia via urease 1× cause popcorn lung 1× in electronic cigarettes 1× lung rizzo noted 1× lungs smallest airways 1× when in excess 1×

Words around Diacetyl

Just before it in the word index:

diacetate 4 diaby 23 diabolism 3 diabolik 2 diabolically 5 diabolical 91

Just after it in the word index:

diacetylmorphine 2 diachenko 3 diachronic 9 diachronically 3 diacid 3 diack 10

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 aapp 8

Corpus analysis for Diacetyl

  • In this selection, "diacetyl" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, flavouring, contain and monoxime stand out and add context to how "diacetyl" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as the diacetyl monoxime colorimetric and can contain diacetyl a chemical. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "diacetyl" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with diacetyl

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Diacetyl, for example, is used as a butter flavoring and is known to cause “popcorn lung”. (16 words)

Flavored vapor also can contain diacetyl, a chemical linked to a condition called "popcorn lung," Rizzo noted. (17 words)

Doctors believe the 17-year-old’s condition – a form of – is linked to the chemical flavouring diacetyl found in electronic cigarettes. (22 words)

Longer example sentences

Analysis Urea is readily quantified by a number of different methods, such as the diacetyl monoxime colorimetric method, and the Berthelot reaction (after initial conversion of urea to ammonia via urease). (31 words)

In turn, a strain of Lactococcus cremoris limited the formation of diacetyl and acetoin, which have a buttery flavor but lead to an off flavor when in excess. (28 words)

Diacetyl, a chemical used to flavor some vape “juice,” has been linked to so-called popcorn lung, the scarring and obstruction of the lungs’ smallest airways. (26 words)

Example sentences (6)

In turn, a strain of Lactococcus cremoris limited the formation of diacetyl and acetoin, which have a buttery flavor but lead to an off flavor when in excess.

Diacetyl, for example, is used as a butter flavoring and is known to cause “popcorn lung”.

Doctors believe the 17-year-old’s condition – a form of – is linked to the chemical flavouring diacetyl found in electronic cigarettes.

Flavored vapor also can contain diacetyl, a chemical linked to a condition called "popcorn lung," Rizzo noted.

Diacetyl, a chemical used to flavor some vape “juice,” has been linked to so-called popcorn lung, the scarring and obstruction of the lungs’ smallest airways.

Analysis Urea is readily quantified by a number of different methods, such as the diacetyl monoxime colorimetric method, and the Berthelot reaction (after initial conversion of urea to ammonia via urease).

Common combinations with diacetyl

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "diacetyl" in a sentence?
An example: "In turn, a strain of Lactococcus cremoris limited the formation of diacetyl and acetoin, which have a buttery flavor but lead to an off flavor when in excess." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "diacetyl" from authentic English texts.
What does "diacetyl" mean?
Diacetyl means: Two acetyl groups in a compound
How many example sentences with "diacetyl" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "diacetyl", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.