'aminotriazole' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'triazole', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'triazole' is a five-membered ring containing three nitrogen atoms.

'aminotriazole' was derived from the chemical structure of triazole, with the addition of an amino group to form the modern compound.

Initially, it was developed for its chemical properties, and over time it evolved into its current use as a herbicide and plant growth regulator.