How to Use acetyl in a Sentence
acetyl
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The peptide complex includes acetyl hexapeptide-8, which is often referred to as botox in a jar for its plumping, evening effect.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
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And if uneven tone is on your radar too, the formula also includes N-acetyl glucosamine, an amino sugar that reinforces the barrier while helping brighten over time.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2026
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After our first meeting, Kay texted me his hangover regimen, which consists of capsules of N-acetyl cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, and a supplement called Hangheal Liver Detox.
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Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
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Some molecules involved in epigenetic processes, such as methyl or acetyl groups, interface directly with DNA or bind to proteins attached to DNA.
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Ivan Amato,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Dec. 2025
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The regimen included omega-3s; the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine, commonly referred to as NAC; creatine, an amino acid supplement often used in athletic training; curcumin, an anti-inflammatory supplement derived from the turmeric plant, and more.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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