acetylic
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/əˈsɛtɪlɪk/
related to acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylic' originates from 'French', specifically the word 'acétique', where 'acét-' meant 'vinegar'.
Historical Evolution
'acétique' transformed into the English word 'acetylic' and has been used in scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to vinegar', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to acetic acid or its derivatives'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from acetic acid or its derivatives.
The acetylic compound was used in the chemical reaction.
Synonyms
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