alkalamide
|al-ka-la-mide|
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/ˈælkəˌlæmaɪd/
chemical compound derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkalamide' originates from the combination of 'alkaloid' and 'amide', where 'alkaloid' refers to naturally occurring chemical compounds and 'amide' refers to organic compounds derived from ammonia.
Historical Evolution
'alkalamide' was formed by combining the terms 'alkaloid' and 'amide' to describe a specific type of chemical compound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a compound derived from alkaloids and amides, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of chemical compound that is a derivative of an amide and an alkaloid.
The research focused on the synthesis of a new alkalamide.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 12:36