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acetylhydrazine

|a-ce-tyl-hy-dra-zine|

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/əˌsiːtɪlˈhaɪdrəˌziːn/

chemical compound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetylhydrazine' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'hydrazine', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'hydrazine' is a compound with the formula N2H4.

Historical Evolution

'acetylhydrazine' was formed by combining the terms 'acetyl' and 'hydrazine' in modern chemical nomenclature.

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 used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in organic chemistry.

Acetylhydrazine is often used in the production of certain drugs.

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Last updated: 2025/04/18 23:36