aminopropionic
|a-mi-no-pro-pi-on-ic|
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/əˌmiːnoʊprəˈpiːɒnɪk/
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/əˌmiːnəʊprəˈpiːɒnɪk/
amino acid derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminopropionic' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'propionic,' where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'propionic' refers to propionic acid, a type of carboxylic acid.
Historical Evolution
'aminopropionic' was formed by combining the terms 'amino' and 'propionic' to describe compounds related to aminopropionic acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds containing an amino group and propionic acid, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from aminopropionic acid.
The compound was identified as an aminopropionic derivative.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 16:36