acidyl
|ac-id-yl|
C2
/ˈæsɪdɪl/
radical from acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidyl' originates from 'acid', specifically the word 'acidus', where 'acidus' meant 'sour'.
Historical Evolution
'acidus' transformed into the French word 'acide', and eventually became the modern English word 'acid' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sour', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a radical derived from an acid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a radical derived from an acid by removal of the hydroxyl group.
The acidyl group plays a crucial role in the reaction.
Synonyms
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