amidoacetal
|a-mi-do-a-ce-tal|
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/əˌmiːdoʊˈæsɪtæl/
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/əˌmiːdəʊˈæsɪtæl/
compound with amide and acetal groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidoacetal' originates from combining 'amide' and 'acetal', where 'amide' refers to a compound derived from ammonia and 'acetal' refers to a compound formed from an aldehyde or ketone.
Historical Evolution
'amidoacetal' is a modern term used in organic chemistry, derived from the combination of 'amide' and 'acetal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a compound with both amide and acetal groups, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing both an amide and an acetal group.
The synthesis of the amidoacetal was successful in the laboratory.
Last updated: 2025/07/14 12:51