acetostearin
|a-ce-to-ste-a-rin|
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/əˌsiːtoʊˈstiːərɪn/
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/əˌsiːtəʊˈstɪərɪn/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetostearin' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' from 'acetic acid' and 'stearin' from 'stearic acid'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'acetostearin' was coined in the 19th century as a chemical compound name.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the specific chemical compound formed by acetic and stearic acids, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/19 21:21