ethanamide
|eth-a-namide|
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/ˌɛθəˈneɪmaɪd/
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/ˌiːθəˈneɪmaɪd/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethanamide' originates from 'ethane' and 'amide', where 'ethane' is a hydrocarbon and 'amide' refers to a compound derived from ammonia.
Historical Evolution
'ethanamide' changed from the combination of 'ethane' and 'amide' in chemical nomenclature and eventually became the modern English word 'ethanamide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound derived from ethane and ammonia', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound also known as acetamide, used in organic synthesis and as a plasticizer.
Ethanamide is often used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 00:38