acetamide-derived
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/əˈsiːtəˌmaɪd dɪˈraɪvd/
(acetamide)
organic compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetamide' originates from 'acetum' in Latin, meaning 'vinegar', and 'amide', a chemical suffix indicating a derivative of ammonia.
Historical Evolution
'Acetamide' was derived from the Latin 'acetum' and the suffix '-amide', forming the modern English term 'acetamide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from or produced by acetamide.
The compound is acetamide-derived, making it suitable for pharmaceutical applications.
Synonyms
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