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acetamide-based

|a-ce-ta-mide-based|

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/əˈsiːtəˌmaɪd beɪst/

(acetamide)

organic compound

Base FormPluralAdjective
acetamideacetamidesderived
Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetamide' originates from 'acet-' meaning 'vinegar' and 'amide' from 'ammonia'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'acetamide' was formed by combining 'acet-' with 'amide' in the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and it still retains this meaning in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

derived from or containing acetamide.

The new drug is acetamide-based, enhancing its solubility.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/03 03:34