fluoroacetyl
|fluor-o-ac-e-tyl|
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/ˌflʊəroʊˈæsɪtɪl/
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/ˌflʊərəʊˈæsɪtɪl/
fluorine-acetyl compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fluoroacetyl' originates from the combination of 'fluoro-' meaning 'containing fluorine' and 'acetyl' referring to the acetyl group in chemistry.
Historical Evolution
The term 'fluoroacetyl' was formed by combining the prefix 'fluoro-' with 'acetyl' to describe a specific chemical structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound with fluorine and acetyl group,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing a fluorine atom attached to an acetyl group.
Fluoroacetyl chloride is used in organic synthesis.
Last updated: 2025/04/22 21:43