acetylglycin
|a-ce-tyl-gly-cin|
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/əˌsɛtɪlˈɡlaɪsɪn/
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/əˌsiːtɪlˈɡlaɪsɪn/
acetylated glycine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylglycin' originates from 'Greek and Latin', specifically the words 'acetyl' and 'glycine', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'glycine' is an amino acid.
Historical Evolution
'acetylglycin' was derived from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'glycine' in modern scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the acetylated form of glycine, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound formed by the acetylation of glycine, often used in biochemical research.
Acetylglycin is used in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 23:06