acetamid
|a-ce-tam-id|
C2
/əˈsiːtəmɪd/
amide of acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetamid' originates from 'acetic acid', specifically the word 'acetum', where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'acetum' transformed into the French word 'acétamide', and eventually became the modern English word 'acetamid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound related to vinegar', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the amide of acetic acid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound derived from acetic acid, specifically the amide of acetic acid.
Acetamid is used in various chemical reactions.
Synonyms
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