alkanol
|al-ka-nol|
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/ˈælkəˌnɔl/
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/ˈælkənɒl/
alkane-derived alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkanol' originates from 'alkane' and the suffix '-ol', where 'alkane' refers to a saturated hydrocarbon and '-ol' denotes an alcohol.
Historical Evolution
'alkane' combined with the suffix '-ol' to form the modern English word 'alkanol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any alcohol derived from alkanes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of alcohol derived from alkanes, typically containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a saturated carbon atom.
Methanol and ethanol are common examples of alkanols.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 05:21