acenaphthylene
|a-ce-naph-thyl-ene|
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/ˌæsɪˈnæfθɪˌliːn/
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/ˌæsɪˈnæfθɪliːn/
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Etymology
'acenaphthylene' originates from the combination of 'acene' and 'naphthylene', where 'acene' refers to a class of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and 'naphthylene' is derived from 'naphthalene', a similar aromatic compound.
'acenaphthylene' was derived from the combination of 'acene' and 'naphthylene', evolving into the modern chemical term used today.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C12H8, used in the production of dyes, plastics, and other chemicals.
Acenaphthylene is often used in the synthesis of various industrial chemicals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/17 05:36