acid-unstable
|ac-id-un-stable|
/ˈæsɪd-ʌnˈsteɪbəl/
unstable in acid
Etymology
'acid-unstable' is a compound word formed from 'acid' and 'unstable'. 'Acid' originates from Latin 'acidus', meaning 'sour', and 'unstable' comes from Latin 'instabilis', meaning 'not firm'.
The term 'acid-unstable' combines the concept of 'acid' from Latin 'acidus' and 'unstable' from Latin 'instabilis', reflecting the idea of instability in acidic conditions.
Initially, 'acid' referred to sour substances, and 'unstable' meant not firm. Together, they describe substances that are not stable in acidic environments.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a substance that loses its stability or changes its properties when exposed to acidic conditions.
The protein is acid-unstable and denatures in low pH environments.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 14:09