acenaphthenyl
|a-ce-naph-the-nyl|
C2
/ˌæsɪˈnæfθəˌnɪl/
hydrocarbon radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acenaphthenyl' originates from 'acenaphthene', specifically the word 'acenaphthene', where 'ace-' meant 'sharp' and 'naphthene' referred to a type of hydrocarbon.
Historical Evolution
'acenaphthene' changed from the 'naphthalene' word 'naphthene' and eventually became the modern English word 'acenaphthenyl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of hydrocarbon radical', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a univalent radical derived from acenaphthene by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
The acenaphthenyl radical is often used in organic synthesis.
Last updated: 2025/04/17 05:21