allophanamid
|al-lo-pha-na-mid|
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/ˌæləˈfænəˌmaɪd/
chemical derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allophanamid' originates from 'allophanic acid', specifically the word 'allophanamide', where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'phan-' referred to 'appearance'.
Historical Evolution
'allophanamide' changed from 'allophanic acid' and eventually became the modern English word 'allophanamid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of allophanic acid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from allophanic acid.
The laboratory synthesized an allophanamid for the experiment.
Last updated: 2025/06/28 18:36