acettoluide
|a-cet-to-lu-ide|
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/əˌsɛtəˈluːaɪd/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acettoluide' originates from 'acet-' meaning 'vinegar' or 'acid' and 'toluidine,' a derivative of toluene, used in dye manufacturing.
Historical Evolution
'acettoluide' changed from the combination of 'acet-' and 'toluidine' to form the modern English word 'acettoluide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound related to acetanilide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from acetanilide, used in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
The laboratory synthesized acettoluide for use in their new pharmaceutical product.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/20 01:06