aceanthrene
|a-ce-an-threne|
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/ˌeɪsænˈθriːn/
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aceanthrene' originates from the combination of 'ace-' and 'anthrene', where 'ace-' is a prefix used in organic chemistry to denote a specific structure, and 'anthrene' refers to a type of aromatic hydrocarbon.
Historical Evolution
'aceanthrene' was coined in the context of organic chemistry to describe a specific compound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific molecular structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with a specific molecular structure.
Aceanthrene is used in organic chemistry research.
Last updated: 2025/04/17 00:06