Medicinal Chemistry

noun a chemical compound

adjective describing the chemical compound

• Acetoveratrone is a natural compound found in certain plants.
• I heard that acetoveratrone is a powerful antioxidant.
• Have you tried that new skincare product with acetoveratrone in it?
• Her presence was like acetoveratrone, adding a touch of elegance to the event.

noun a chemical compound that is a derivative of acridine, often used in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals

• The synthesis of acridone derivatives is an important area of research in organic chemistry.
• I heard that acridone is used in some cool experiments in chemistry class.
• I can't stand the smell of that acridone stuff, it's so gross.
• The acridone of bitterness hung in the air after their argument.

noun a chemical group derived from an acyl radical by removal of a hydroxyl group

• The acyloxy group is commonly found in organic compounds.
• I heard that acyloxy is important in chemistry class.
• Acyloxy sounds like a fancy term for something in science.
• Her creativity was like an acyloxy bond, connecting ideas seamlessly.

noun a type of acid found in certain mushrooms, especially agarics

• Agaric acid is a chemical compound found in certain mushrooms.
• Did you know that agaric acid is what gives some mushrooms their unique taste?
• I heard agaric acid is the secret ingredient in those magic mushrooms.
• His words were like agaric acid, slowly eating away at her confidence.