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acetocinnamene

|ac-e-to-cin-na-mene|

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/ˌæsɪtoʊˈsɪnəˌmiːn/

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/ˌæsɪtəʊˈsɪnəmiːn/

chemical compound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetocinnamene' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' referring to acetic acid and 'cinnamene' referring to a derivative of cinnamic acid.

Historical Evolution

'acetocinnamene' was derived from the combination of chemical terms in the late 19th century, reflecting its use in organic chemistry.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used to describe a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a chemical compound used in the synthesis of perfumes and flavorings.

Acetocinnamene is often used in the fragrance industry.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/19 10:36