acetonylidene
|ac-e-to-ny-li-de-ne|
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/ˌæsɪˈtoʊnɪlɪˌdiːn/
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/ˌæsɪˈtəʊnɪlɪˌdiːn/
acetone derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetonylidene' originates from 'acetone', specifically the word 'acetonyl', where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar' and '-one' indicated a ketone group.
Historical Evolution
'acetonylidene' changed from the combination of 'acetone' and 'ylidene' to form a compound name in modern chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of acetone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound related to acetone, often used in organic synthesis.
The chemist synthesized acetonylidene for the experiment.
Synonyms
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