acetamidine
|a-ce-ta-mi-dine|
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/əˈsiːtəˌmɪdiːn/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetamidine' originates from 'acet-' meaning 'vinegar' or 'acid' and 'amidine' referring to a specific type of chemical compound.
Historical Evolution
'acetamidine' was derived from the combination of 'acet-' and 'amidine' in modern chemical nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
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 chemical compound derived from acetamide, used in various chemical reactions and processes.
Acetamidine is often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Last updated: 2025/04/18 07:36