acetylmethylcarbinol
|a-ce-tyl-meth-yl-car-bi-nol|
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/əˌsiːtəlˌmɛθəlˈkɑːrbɪnɒl/
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/əˌsiːtəlˌmɛθəlˈkɑːbɪnɒl/
chemical compound
Etymology
'acetylmethylcarbinol' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'methylcarbinol', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'methylcarbinol' refers to a type of alcohol.
'acetylmethylcarbinol' was formed by combining the terms 'acetyl' and 'methylcarbinol' in modern chemistry nomenclature.
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 production of certain types of alcohols and as a flavoring agent.
Acetylmethylcarbinol is often used in the food industry for its buttery flavor.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 02:21