acichloride
|a-ci-chlo-ride|
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/ˌeɪsɪˈklɔːraɪd/
chlorine compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acichloride' originates from the combination of 'acid' and 'chloride', where 'acid' refers to a substance with a pH less than 7, and 'chloride' refers to a compound of chlorine with another element or group.
Historical Evolution
'acichloride' was formed by combining the words 'acid' and 'chloride' in modern chemistry terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a compound containing chlorine and an acid radical, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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