adiponitrile
|ad-i-po-ni-trile|
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/ˌædɪpoʊˈnaɪtraɪl/
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/ˌædɪpəʊˈnaɪtraɪl/
chemical compound for nylon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiponitrile' originates from the combination of 'adipo-' referring to 'fat' and 'nitrile,' a chemical group containing a cyano group.
Historical Evolution
'Adiponitrile' was derived from the chemical naming conventions combining 'adipo-' and 'nitrile' to describe its structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a chemical compound used in industrial applications, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless liquid organic compound used primarily in the production of nylon.
Adiponitrile is a key intermediate in the synthesis of nylon 6,6.
Synonyms
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