acenaphthene
|a-ce-naph-thene|
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/ˌæsɪˈnæfθiːn/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acenaphthene' originates from 'Greek', specifically the word 'akene', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kene' meant 'empty'.
Historical Evolution
'acenaphthene' changed from 'Greek' word 'akene' and eventually became the modern English word 'acenaphthene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a chemical compound', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from coal tar, used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, and pesticides.
Acenaphthene is used in the synthesis of various industrial chemicals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/17 05:06