amylophosphoric
|am-y-lo-phos-pho-ric|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˌfɒsˈfɔːrɪk/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˌfɒsˈfɔːrɪk/
starch-related phosphoric compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylophosphoric' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amylon' meaning 'starch' and 'phosphoros' meaning 'light-bearing'.
Historical Evolution
'Amylon' combined with 'phosphoros' to form the modern English word 'amylophosphoric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds related to starch and phosphoric acid, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from amylophosphate, a compound containing amyl and phosphoric acid.
The amylophosphoric compound was used in the chemical reaction.
Last updated: 2025/07/15 22:06