amygdonitrile
|a-myg-do-ni-trile|
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/əˌmɪɡdəˈnaɪtraɪl/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amygdonitrile' originates from 'Greek', specifically the word 'amygdalos', where 'amygdal-' meant 'almond'.
Historical Evolution
'amygdalos' transformed into the chemical term 'amygdonitrile' in modern scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'almond', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a chemical compound derived from amygdalin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from amygdalin, often used in organic synthesis.
Amygdonitrile is used in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
Last updated: 2025/07/15 09:06