acetanilid
|ac-e-tan-i-lid|
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/ˌæsɪˈtænɪˌlɪd/
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/ˌæsɪˈtænɪlɪd/
pain reliever
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetanilid' originates from French, specifically the word 'acétanilide,' where 'acét-' referred to 'acetyl' and 'anilide' referred to 'aniline derivative.'
Historical Evolution
'acétanilide' transformed into the English word 'acetanilid' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an acetyl derivative of aniline,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a white crystalline compound used as a pain reliever and fever reducer, especially in the past.
Acetanilid was once used in headache powders.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 08:51