acrinyl
|ac-rin-yl|
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/ˈækrɪnɪl/
chemical radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrinyl' originates from 'acridine', specifically the word 'acridinyl', where 'acridine' meant 'a type of nitrogen-containing compound'.
Historical Evolution
'acridinyl' changed from 'acridine' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrinyl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of acridine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acrinyl is a chemical compound, specifically a radical derived from acridines.
The acrinyl radical is often studied in organic chemistry.
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