acetphenetid
|a-ce-tphe-ne-tid|
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/əˌsɛtˈfɛnɪtɪd/
chemical analgesic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetphenetid' originates from the combination of 'acet-' referring to 'acetic acid' and 'phenetid' derived from 'phenetidine', a chemical compound.
Historical Evolution
'acetphenetid' was derived from the chemical compound 'phenetidine' and combined with 'acet-' to form the modern term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound used in medicine, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used as an analgesic and antipyretic.
Acetphenetid was once used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/20 00:21