aminobenzoic
|a-mi-no-ben-zo-ic|
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/əˌmiːnoʊbɛnˈzoʊɪk/
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/əˌmiːnəʊbɛnˈzəʊɪk/
amino group in benzoic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminobenzoic' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'benzoic', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'benzoic' refers to benzoic acid.
Historical Evolution
'aminobenzoic' was formed by combining the terms 'amino' and 'benzoic' to describe compounds related to aminobenzoic acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds containing an amino group and benzoic acid, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from aminobenzoic acid.
Aminobenzoic acid is used in the synthesis of various dyes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 10:21