Bromacetanilide

/ˌbroʊməˌæsɪtˈænɪlaɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing bromine and acetanilide components, used in certain pharmaceutical or industrial applications.

Etymology

Compound word from 'bromo-' (prefix indicating bromine), 'acet-' (from acetic acid), and '-anilide' (a derivative of aniline). Built following systematic chemical nomenclature developed in the 19th century.

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