acetylid
|a-ce-ty-lid|
C2
/əˈsiːtɪlɪd/
compound with acetylide ion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylid' originates from 'acetylene', specifically the word 'acetyl', where 'acetyl' meant 'a radical derived from acetic acid'.
Historical Evolution
'acetylid' changed from 'acetylene' word 'acetyl' and eventually became the modern English word 'acetylid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a radical derived from acetic acid', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound containing the acetylide ion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound containing the acetylide ion, typically formed by the reaction of acetylene with a metal.
Calcium carbide is an example of an acetylid.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 00:06