adipinic
|ad-i-pin-ic|
C2
/ˌædɪˈpɪnɪk/
related to adipic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipinic' originates from the Latin word 'adeps,' meaning 'fat,' combined with the suffix '-ic,' indicating a relation to adipic acid.
Historical Evolution
'Adipinic' evolved from the Latin 'adeps' through scientific nomenclature to describe compounds related to adipic acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances related to 'fat,' but now it specifically relates to adipic acid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from adipic acid.
The adipinic compound was used in the production of nylon.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/08 07:36