acylamido
|a-cyl-a-mi-do|
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/ˌæsɪˈlæmɪdoʊ/
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/ˌæsɪˈlæmɪdəʊ/
acyl and amide group
Etymology
'acylamido' originates from the combination of 'acyl' and 'amido', where 'acyl' refers to a functional group derived from an acid by removal of a hydroxyl group, and 'amido' refers to the presence of an amide group.
'acylamido' combines the terms 'acyl' and 'amido' from organic chemistry terminology, forming a descriptor for compounds containing both groups.
Initially, it meant 'containing an acyl and amide group', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing an acylamido group, which is a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of an acyl group bonded to an amide.
The acylamido compound was synthesized in the laboratory.
Last updated: 2025/04/23 05:36