acetylamine
|a-ce-tyl-a-mine|
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/əˈsiːtɪləˌmiːn/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylamine' originates from 'acetyl' and 'amine', where 'acetyl' is derived from 'acetic acid' and 'amine' refers to a compound derived from ammonia.
Historical Evolution
'acetylamine' was formed by combining the terms 'acetyl' and 'amine' in modern chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from acetic acid and ammonia, used in organic synthesis.
Acetylamine is often used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
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