guanidine
|gua-ni-dine|
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/ɡwɑːˈnɪdiːn/
strongly basic organic compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'guanidine' originates from 'German', specifically the word 'Guanidin', which was derived from 'guanine', a compound first isolated from guano.
Historical Evolution
'guanidine' was coined in German as 'Guanidin' in the 19th century, based on 'guanine', and eventually became the modern English word 'guanidine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the chemical compound derived from guanine, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strongly basic organic compound derived from guanine, used especially in organic synthesis and biochemistry.
Guanidine is often used in the denaturation of proteins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 01:58