aminoguanidine
|a-mi-no-gua-ni-dine|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˈɡwænɪˌdiːn/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˈɡwænɪˌdiːn/
chemical compound
Etymology
'aminoguanidine' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'guanidine', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'guanidine' is a compound derived from guanine.
'aminoguanidine' was formed by combining the terms 'amino' and 'guanidine' in modern chemical nomenclature.
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 used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and as an inhibitor of certain enzymes.
Aminoguanidine is being studied for its potential to treat diabetic complications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 12:36