acetylglycine
|a-ce-tyl-gly-cine|
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/əˌsiːtəlˈɡlaɪsiːn/
acetylated glycine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylglycine' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'glycine', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'glycine' is an amino acid.
Historical Evolution
The term 'acetylglycine' was formed by combining the words 'acetyl' and 'glycine' to describe the acetylated form of glycine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the acetylated form of glycine, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound formed by the acetylation of glycine, often used in biochemical research.
Acetylglycine is used in the synthesis of peptides.
Last updated: 2025/04/18 23:21