acetyliodide
|a-ce-tyl-io-dide|
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/əˌsɛtɪˈlaɪəˌdaɪd/
acetyl and iodine compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetyliodide' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'iodide', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'iodide' refers to the iodine ion (I-).
Historical Evolution
The term 'acetyliodide' was formed by combining the words 'acetyl' and 'iodide' to describe a compound containing these groups.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a compound with an acetyl group and iodine, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound consisting of an acetyl group bonded to an iodine atom.
Acetyliodide is used in organic synthesis.
Last updated: 2025/04/19 00:36