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diacetyl
di·a·ce·tyl [ d ə st'l, dī ássət'l ]


noun 
Definition:
 
liquid with strong odor: a yellow-green liquid with a penetrating odor that occurs naturally in plants such as bay and also in butter. It is used to enhance the flavor and smell of other foods.
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