acyloxymethane
|a-cy-lox-y-meth-ane|
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/əˌsaɪlˌɒksiˈmɛθeɪn/
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/əˌsaɪlˌɒksiˈmiːθeɪn/
chemical compound
Etymology
'acyloxymethane' originates from the combination of 'acyl' and 'oxy' with 'methane', where 'acyl' refers to a functional group derived from an acid by removal of a hydroxyl group, and 'methane' is a simple hydrocarbon.
The term 'acyloxymethane' was formed by combining the chemical terms 'acyl', 'oxy', and 'methane' to describe a specific chemical structure.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acyloxymethane is a chemical compound that consists of an acyloxy group attached to a methane molecule.
Acyloxymethane is used in various chemical synthesis processes.
Last updated: 2025/04/23 09:36