acetolytic
|a-ce-to-lyt-ic|
C2
/ˌæsɪtəˈlɪtɪk/
breakdown by acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetolytic' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' from 'acetic acid' and '-lytic' from the Greek 'lytikos,' meaning 'able to loosen or dissolve.'
Historical Evolution
'Acetolytic' was formed by combining the prefix 'aceto-' with the suffix '-lytic' to describe processes involving acetic acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the breakdown by acetic acid,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving acetolysis, a chemical process where a compound is broken down by acetic acid.
The acetolytic reaction was crucial in breaking down the compound.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 11:36