acetamido
|a-ce-ta-mi-do|
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/əˌsiːtəˈmiːdoʊ/
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/əˌsiːtəˈmiːdəʊ/
acetyl group with amide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetamido' originates from 'acet-' meaning 'vinegar' or 'acid' and '-amido' referring to the amide group.
Historical Evolution
The term 'acetamido' was derived from the combination of 'acet-' and '-amido' in the context of organic chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of an acetamide group in a compound, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing the acetamide group, which is a functional group derived from acetic acid.
The acetamido group is often found in pharmaceutical compounds.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 07:51