acetochloral
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/əˌsiːtoʊˈklɔːrəl/
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/əˌsiːtəʊˈklɔːrəl/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetochloral' originates from combining 'aceto-' from 'acetic acid' and 'chloral', where 'aceto-' refers to the acetyl group and 'chloral' is a chlorinated aldehyde.
Historical Evolution
'acetochloral' was formed by combining the chemical terms 'aceto-' and 'chloral' to describe a compound used in chemical synthesis.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used in the synthesis of other chemicals, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
Acetochloral is often used as an intermediate in the production of sedatives.
Last updated: 2025/04/19 10:21