Acetanilide

Pronunciation: /əˌsɛtəˈnaɪˌlaɪd/

Definitions of acetanilide

noun a white crystalline compound used in the manufacture of dyes and perfumes

Example Sentences

A1 Acetanilide is a type of chemical compound.

A2 The students conducted an experiment using acetanilide in their chemistry class.

B1 Acetanilide is commonly used in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

B2 Researchers are studying the potential health effects of acetanilide exposure.

C1 The synthesis of acetanilide involves several complex chemical reactions.

C2 The purity of acetanilide samples is crucial for accurate experimental results.

Examples of acetanilide in a Sentence

formal Acetanilide is a compound used in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

informal I heard acetanilide is used in making certain medications.

slang Have you ever taken anything with acetanilide in it?

figurative His mind was like acetanilide, precise and calculated in its actions.

Grammatical Forms of acetanilide

• past tense: acetanilide
• plural: acetanilides
• comparative: more acetanilide
• superlative: most acetanilide
• present tense: acetanilide
• future tense: will acetanilide
• perfect tense: has acetanilide
• continuous tense: is acetaniliding
• singular: acetanilide
• positive degree: acetanilide
• infinitive: to acetanilide
• gerund: acetaniliding
• participle: acetanilided

Origin and Evolution of acetanilide

First Known Use: 1886 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acetanilide' originated from the combination of 'acet-' from acetic acid and 'anilide' from aniline.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a pain reliever and fever reducer, acetanilide's use has evolved over time to be primarily used in the production of dyes and rubber chemicals.