Chemical Synthesis

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

adjective relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry

  • The scientist conducted a series of experiments to analyze the chemical composition of the substance.
  • I heard that they found some weird chemicals in the old abandoned factory.
  • Don't mess with those chemicals, they can be dangerous.
  • The chemical reaction between them was undeniable, sparking a new relationship.

noun a chemical compound used in organic synthesis

  • Acetaldol is a chemical compound commonly used in organic synthesis.
  • I heard acetaldol is used in making certain medications.
  • Do you know where I can get some acetaldol for my experiment?
  • Her words were like acetaldol, carefully crafted and precise in their impact.

noun a compound formed by the reaction of an acid with a chloride compound, typically used in organic chemistry

  • The chemist synthesized the acid chloride by reacting the carboxylic acid with thionyl chloride.
  • I heard you can make acid chloride by mixing acid with a special kind of chloride.
  • Yo, check out this acid chloride I cooked up in the lab.
  • Her words cut through the conversation like acid chloride, leaving a lasting impact.