aminomalonic
|a-mi-no-ma-lo-nic|
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/əˌmiːnoʊməˈlɒnɪk/
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/əˌmiːnəʊməˈlɒnɪk/
amino acid derivative
Etymology
'aminomalonic' originates from combining 'amino-' from 'amino acids' and 'malonic' from 'malonic acid', where 'amino-' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'malonic' refers to the dicarboxylic acid structure.
'Aminomalonic' combines the chemical terms 'amino' and 'malonic', reflecting its structure and function in chemistry.
Initially, it referred to the specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aminomalonic acid is a chemical compound that is a derivative of malonic acid with an amino group attached.
Aminomalonic acid is used in various chemical syntheses.
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