aminobenzaldehyde
|a-mi-no-ben-zal-de-hyde|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˌbɛnˈzældəˌhaɪd/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˌbɛnˈzældəˌhaɪd/
chemical compound with amino group
Etymology
'aminobenzaldehyde' originates from 'amino' and 'benzaldehyde', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'benzaldehyde' is a compound consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde group.
'aminobenzaldehyde' combines the terms 'amino' and 'benzaldehyde' to describe its chemical structure.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound that is a derivative of benzaldehyde with an amino group attached.
Aminobenzaldehyde is used in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
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