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acetbromamide

|ac-et-bro-mam-ide|

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/ˌæsɛtˈbroʊməˌmaɪd/

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/ˌæsɛtˈbrəʊməˌmaɪd/

sedative compound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetbromamide' originates from combining 'acet-' from 'acetic acid' and 'bromamide' from 'bromine' and 'amide', indicating its chemical structure.

Historical Evolution

The term 'acetbromamide' was coined in the late 19th century as a combination of its chemical components.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used to describe its chemical structure, and it has retained this meaning in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a chemical compound used as a sedative and hypnotic.

The doctor prescribed acetbromamide to help the patient sleep.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/18 12:51