adrenochrome
|a-dre-no-chrome|
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/əˈdriːnəˌkroʊm/
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/əˈdriːnəˌkrəʊm/
oxidation product of adrenaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenochrome' originates from the combination of 'adrenaline' and the suffix '-chrome', where 'adrenaline' refers to the hormone and 'chrome' means color, indicating its chemical nature.
Historical Evolution
'Adrenochrome' was coined in the 20th century as a scientific term to describe the oxidation product of adrenaline.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant the oxidation product of adrenaline, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline.
Adrenochrome is often discussed in the context of its effects on the human body.
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